Today is National Pistachio Day! Grab a bag of these nutritious little gems your next trip to the market. They are brimming with health benefits!
Do you remember when Pistachios used to be red? After eating a bunch of these delicious nuts, our fingers and hands would be stained red! It turns out that they were not in their natural form!
Traditionally, pistachios were dyed red to hide stains on the shells from handpicking, according to Livestrong.com. Today, pistachio harvests are automated, preventing staining and rendering the dying process obsolete. Avoid dyed pistachios, as many food dyes can be harmful and may produce ADD/ADHD-like symptoms in children, especially when consumed in combination with other food additives.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/5808-pistachioss-health-benefits/
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