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LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As bats get crackin', consumers can get snackin' on a good-for-you-snack option at ballparks this summer: Wonderful Pistachios. Now available at several Major League Baseball stadiums across the country, Wonderful Pistachios provide a healthy, nutrient-dense snack that fans can enjoy as they cheer on their favorite baseball team. A reduced serving of 30 pistachios, about a handful, offers only 100 calories[1] and can help satisfy hunger...
LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown to summer is on with many consumers looking for healthy ways to get swimsuit-ready, without sacrificing good taste and nutrition. Snack seekers need look no further than another Wonderful option in the produce section: Wonderful Almonds. These nutrient-dense, California-grown nuts are available in three varieties - Roasted & Salted, Roasted No Salt and Natural Raw - and are rolling out in grocery stores nationwide....
First-of-its-kind research presented as an abstract at the 2012 American Society for Nutrition suggests eating pistachios may positively impact bacterial profile of the digestive tract A preliminary 16-person study suggests that eating pistachios may help alter levels of potentially beneficial bacteria in the gut, a finding that holds promise for supporting digestive health(1). The research, presented as an abstract this week at the Experimental Biology conference, is the first study of...
In a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition[i], researchers compared risk factors for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome of nut consumers versus those who did not consume nuts. Tree nut (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) consumption specifically, was associated with higher levels of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (good cholesterol) and lower levels of C-reactive protein, a...
In a study published in Nutrition Research, researchers looked at the association of out-of-hand nut (OOHN) consumption with nutrient intake, diet quality and the prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome in both children and adults. Consumers of OOHN, including tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts), had higher intakes of energy, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (the good fats) and...
New evidence suggests consumption of tree nuts, including the nutrient-packed 'skinny nut,' may support weight management and lower health risks March is National Nutrition Month and as the spotlight shines on all things healthy, celebrate with a mindful snack that loves you back—California pistachios. The theme of this year's "National Nutrition Month" is "Get your Plate in Shape." The annual campaign, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, fill your bowl with in-shell California pistachios for a deliciously healthy snack to help keep calories in check and prevent poor food choices during the holiday season. New research, recently published in the journal Appetite, shows that consuming in-shell pistachios offers unique mindful eating benefits to help curb consumption and decrease calorie intake. Dubbed "The Pistachio Principle," this approach offers a...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Developed exclusively for Wonderful® Pistachios, the Angry Birds game phenomenon soars to new heights with the launch of "The Hunt for the Golden Pistachio," the first-ever fully branded, custom Angry Birds game released in the U.S. Office productivity will likely take a nosedive, as the captive 8 million+ users who already play the game online (optimized on Google Chrome browsers) can, for the first time, win one of 20,000 prizes...
Could pistachio nuts be used to make a healthier, caffeine-free beverage that tastes like coffee? According to a Sunday article by Telegraph Science Correspondent Richard Gray, the answer might be yes. "It has caused coffee manufacturers sleepless nights: could there be a caffeine-free coffee which actually tastes like the real thing?" Gray asked. "The search for a stimulant-free alternative has often proven less than fruitful, with versions of the drink which lack not just...
FRESNO, Calif., July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The summer season brings hiking and biking trips, long days outside and race training season. Fueling your body with healthy foods is important to keep energy up especially when the sun is beating down. The antioxidants in pistachios help reduce the risk of heart disease(1) and the protein, carbohydrate and vitamin B content make them an ideal natural refueling option. Snack on pistachios for a delicious - and fun - summer. To view the...
