Nuts.com Roasted Pistachios (Unsalted, No Shell)

Our unsalted roasted pistachios are a gourmet treat! You never have to worry about the shells (yes!). These are great for snacking, baking, as a salad topping, or sprinkled over ice cream. Our nuts are roasted right in-house so they’re as fresh as can be!Health Tips A one-ounce serving of pistachios equals 49 nuts – more nuts per serving than any other nut and contains more than 10% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber, vitamin B-6, thiamin, phosphorus and copper. You can get more dietary fiber from a serving of pistachios than a 1/2 cup of broccoli or spinach. Pistachios are especially rich in phytosterols, which are directly associated with lowering cholesterol levels, and may offer protection from certain types of cancer. A serving of pistachios has as much thiamin as a 1/2 cup serving of cooked rice. The amount of vitamin B-6 in a one-ounce serving of pistachios is comparable to a standard three-ounce serving of pork or chicken. One serving of pistachios has as much potassium as half a large banana. Pistachios are a very high quality plant source of protein, providing adequate and balanced amounts of essential amino acids. In addition, pistachios are relatively high in a nonessential amino acid, arginine, which may play a potential role in prevention or reduction of cardiovascular disease. While pistachios contain fat, the fat is predominantly monounsaturated, similar to that found in olive oil.