Pistachio orchards bear nuts in “alternate-bearing” cycles, i.e., their crop year is heavy one year and light the next. Trees require about 1,000 hours of temperatures at 45 degrees F or below for good production.
Naturally Nutritious
The Smart Snack
Hungry? Choose pistachios. Among nuts, pistachios are one of the most nutritious. A one-ounce serving of pistachios, with 49 kernels and 170 calories, gives you a variety of different vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial nutrients.
A Victory for Vitamins and Minerals
Pistachios are an excellent source of vitamin B6, copper and manganese; important vitamins and minerals for the body. The little nut also provides potassium and is a good source of phophorus and magnesium.
Antioxidant Powerhouse
Pistachios are antioxidant powerhouses, which is great for helping to fight against free radicals. In a USDA study, pistachios were placed in the group with the highest antioxidant capacity, as compared to over 100 different foods.
Fabulous Fiber
Most Americans aren’t getting enough fiber. Luckily, a snack of crunchy pistachios can provide three grams of dietary fiber, or about 12% of the recommended daily value. That’s about the same amount as in a serving of oatmeal!