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Date:4/22/2009

d significantly lower triglycerides (a form of fat present in the bloodstream that is linked to diet and lifestyle factors) compared to pretzel eaters. Subjects who ate pistachios had an average triglyceride level of 90 mg/dl versus 132 mg/dl for the pretzel eaters. Triglycerides of 150 mg/dl or higher are associated with an increased risk for heart disease, metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes.

Pistachios are one of the lowest calorie, lowest fat nuts. In fact, pistachios have three calories per nut - about half the calories of most snack nuts. In addition, 30 pistachio kernels yield about 100 calories - compare that to just 14 for almonds, and 11 for cashews. Pistachios are also unique in that they are the only in-shell snack nut. In-shell pistachios take longer to eat, so the consumption time is slowed. Empty pistachio shells serve as an important visual cue, encouraging "mindfulness" as one eats, thereby curbing calorie consumption.

"Our results are promising because they show that pistachios can be part of a successful weight loss program, and they provide the added benefits of helping to control blood lipids, like triglycerides and LDL cholesterol," said Dr. Heber, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition.

Pistachios Blunt Blood Sugar

Researchers from the University of Toronto and St. Michel's Hospital in Toronto presented results for their study evaluating the ability of pistachios to help control blood sugar levels and enhance satiety of meals and snacks. Fifteen subjects ate three nutritionally equivalent test meals on three separate occasions: 1) white bread alone; 2) white bread plus 2 oz pistachios; or 3) white bread with butter and cheese. The researchers measured blood sugar and gut hormone responses to each of the test meals over a three-hour period. Their results showed that, compared to the white bread alone, pistachios blunt the blood sug
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