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Pistachios are a great energy boost and source of protein, so it’s a good idea to keep a small container of pistachios handy for whenever hunger strikes. Pistachios travel well in your purse, gym bag and lunch box – and don’t forget to keep a stash in your office desk for those afternoon cravings. When…

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Scientific evidence suggest, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

The growing of pistachios originally started in the Middle East thousands of years ago. Now, there is approximately 550 million pounds of pistachios grown in California.