Skip the greasy chips and nosh on some nuts instead. One of the healthiest nuts to crack: pistachios. A one-ounce serving — about 49 nuts — delivers a variety of vitamins, minerals, and beneficial nutrients. In fact, the FDA has approved health claims that state 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 for heart disease.
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Pistachios are also a triple threat against weight gain. They're one of the lowest fat and calorie nuts with just 160 calories per ounce, and they pack in protein and fiber. Not to mention, the shell can help slow you down and also serve as a reminder of how much you've eaten, so you may just end up consuming less. In one study, people who ate in‐shell pistachios consumed 41 percent fewer calories than those who snacked on pistachios without shells.
