The pistachio is often referred to as the *skinny nut*.
It is known to limit the blood sugar (glucose) response found in the bodies of people who have a metabolic syndrome that often leads to type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Benefits of the skinny nut are:
*They contain fewer calories - about 160 per ounce - than most other nuts
*In-shell version takes longer to eat, which enables teh snacker to fill up faster
*They are believed to lower LDL levels (bad cholesterol)
*Good source of fiber and protein
A yummy snack with great benefits! A win-win!

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