Submitted by Angie Mon 04/20/2009
You should. –a one ounce serving of pistachio nuts scores higher on the USDA’s antioxidant scorecard than a cup of green tea. –pistachio nuts can help to reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol –pistachio nuts are high in lutein and can help prevent macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness –pistachio nuts are a good source of many vitamins and minerals, including: thiamin, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, potassium, dietary fiber, phosphorus and magnesium –pistachio nuts are a good source of healthy fats, including omega-3’s
