healthy eating with pistachios
The New Year is here and there's no better time to refocus on healthy, attainable eating habits to make 2015 your best year yet. Today, I hope to inspire your healthy eating goals by sharing one of my favorite new and satisfying snack pairings, featuring everyone's favorite Skinny Nut™-pistachios!
Pistachios, a top food trend for 2015 and considered to be "The Nut of the Year", are known as the "Skinny Nut" because they're one of the lowest calorie, lowest fat nuts and offer more nuts per serving compared to most other snack nuts, and among the highest in protein. I paired mine with creamy brie, juicy pomegranate seeds, and a pomegranate iced green tea for a satisfying, yet health-conscious snack option.
Pistachios make a great, everyday healthy snacking choice for people looking to satisfy a salty snack craving the smart way, and still do something good for themselves. Enjoy 30 pistachios for about 100 calories for a snack that offers both crunch and seasoning, making them a satisfying snack choice.
And here's a fun tidbit to keep in mind: in-shell snacks (like pistachios!) provide visual cues and may slow consumption: The premise is that consumption of in-shell pistachios may help to slow eating when compared to shelled pistachios because the leftover shells may offer an important visual cue about the amount consumed; thereby potentially reducing calorie intake.
So you've seen what I like to pair in-shell pistachios with, now it's your turn! What snack items with you pair with pistachios to create the perfect pairing?
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This sounds like a yummy combo! I wouldn't have thought to put all these together, but I might have to try it!
I am not a fan of pistachios, but I am not really a nut person in general. My husband on the other hand can eat them by the bucket full. He can't get enough.
I'm a HUGE pistachio fan. I love them by themselves or in recipes. Yum!
Yum! I love pistachios! It's great to know they're healthier than I thought...now I have more excuses to eat them!
I love pistachios! Only problem is that the shelling factor doesn't slow me down at all, I can still devour the entire packet. lol 😉
I LOVE pistachios and so does my boyfriend! I recently found a pistachio crusted salmon recipe that I am excited to try!
Pistachios are one of my absolute favorites! <3 In Cantonese/Mandarin, the name for em' directly translates to "happy fruits!" :]!
Yum, pistachios are one of my favorite snacks and you're right, eating nuts you have to shell really does slow down how many you eat. Great tip!
I love both pistachios and pomegranates so this is a win, win.
I love pistachios! I got several bags in my stocking for Christmas!
I love pistachios and pomegranates!! Never would've thought to combine them!
They both sound like a great snack option. I never thought about putting the two together.
My son went through an entire year where he was addicted to these pictachio nuts! I had no problem with it because it was a healthy alternative to what could have been a unhealthy snack request.
Pistachios are my absolute favorite snack. There is nothing better, I wish I could eat them all day every day. There isn't a pistachio diet is there? LOL
Pistachios are insanely addicting. It's hard to stop eating them when you have a bag.
I adore pistachios. They are featured in Arabic cooking, the king of nuts, and I like to top my pastries with them sometimes. I'm a big fan of the ones in shells that are partially cracked, because that slows me down from eating too many!
Yumm! Great snack idea! Pistachios are my favorites. They have the right amount of flavor, and are pretty easy to open.
I love pistachios. i have not yet tried these. I will give them a try.
I love pistachios a lot, one of my most favorite nuts to eat!
These are my all time favorite snack! Can't get enough of them!
I love pistachios! Hubby hates them and will literally gag if I try to get him to eat one and he hasn't had one in 10+ years...
Was that brie cheese? OMG, I love that cheese and I love your pairings! Delish!
I love nuts as a snack!! What a great little snack pairing for the afternoon!
I love pistachios and I snack on them a lot. I didn't know this about them being the skinny nut but I am glad they are indeed. Thanks for sharing.
I love pistachios just about any way I can gett'em. I love pistachio pudding, have ever since I was a kid. Yummm!
I haven't had pitaccious in a very long time.
Omg I just LOVE pistachios!!! I need to snack on them more often since they are pretty delicious 🙂
Two of my favorite foods, I can't say I've ever eaten them together, but I'm willing to try. Thanks so much for sharing.
I have to buy mini bags of pistachios. This is because I have no pistachio self-control. 🙂
Oh my goodness! I love pistachios! I still remember the first time I had them. I was on a business trip in Orlando and the hotel bar had bowls of them sitting out. They were the kind that had a pink tint added to them. I ate so many that by the time I left the bar my lips, tongue and fingers were all stained pink!
I love Pistachios. They are my favorite. They pair well with just about any soft or semi hard cheese. And wine. YUM!
Sounds like I'm getting pistachios this week. I've heard that this Pistachios has a lot of benefits.
I love pistachios. Haven't ever met anyone that does not enjoy them. Yummy.
Love these pairings - go perfectly together. We love pistachios, it's great to learn about the health benefits.
Accck. I've heard of all the benefits that one can get from pistachios, but it's sad that I'm allergic to them - bad, I know. I'm sure those who love pistachios will enjoy this one, especially those who are trying to maintain a good figure considering how this is a healthy snack.
Looks like a healthy and delicious snack. I love pistas and I prefer nutritious snacks for my kids. I hope they would really love this. Thanks for sharing.
I love to eat pistachios with cheese! To me, cheese and nuts are the perfect combo!
I love this combination!! Awesome blog 🙂
I haven't try that skinny nut!! My kids would love this if ever they're saw this. I think my two kids will tell me to buy like this. Thanks for great idea!
I am not really a big eater of pistachios. This sounds good though and your pictures make everything loom fantastic. I have toon he if looked in three family who have peanut allergies. I assume these , stress included , in the peanut family.
My mom love pistachios! I didnt know they were 201 Nut of the Year or considered the Skinny Nut lol!
Pistachios are amazing - going to enter the contest!
Pistachios are one of my husbands favorite things to snack on. I however like them but am not all about them like he is.
I am addicted to Pistachios and am so excited to read that its ok.. Maybe soon Sweet tea will have benefits also