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Top Ten Reasons Snack Girl Loves Pistachios: Giveaway!

August 28, 2014   316 Comments

The word “love” is a strong one, but it succinctly defines my relationship with in shell pistachios.

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I have deep feelings for other nuts (such as my best friend) but pistachios have earned a special place in my heart.

Here are my top ten reasons for loving in-shell pistachios:

10. I love the taste of them. They are a soft crunch with a bit of a buttery flavor.

9. If you say "pistachio" really fast it sounds like you sneezed. Try it!

8. Pistachios are green like martians. Unlike martians, they are a good source of protein and fiber!

7. Wonderful Pistachios have the silliest spokesperson. Who wouldn't buy nuts from this nut? I took this photo at my local Stop & Shop:

6. They fit in my purse and are non-perishable, making pistachios a great snack on-the-go!

5. Preliminary research suggests that pistachios may contain fewer calories than previously though, see: A Lower Calorie Pistachio For Your Snack Consumption

4. If you get bored with plain pistachios, you can try Wonderful Pistachio’s Sweet Chili, Salt & Pepper, or Light Salted flavors. Maybe one day, we will see a “chocolate” flavor. Yum!

3. Cracking the shells is fun and can provide a much needed break from your busy day to pause and open your snack.

2. Pistachios are served with the shell on (aka in-shell) – which is a good thing because you are forced to eat them slowly AND you can see how many you have eaten by the shells scattered on your desk.

1. Chow down on 30 pistachios for about 100 calories! In comparison, 30 potato chips (about a 56g serving) would set you back about 300 calories. Here are the nutrition facts for 30 roasted & salted pistachios:

100 calories, 9 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g sugar, 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 100 mg sodium, 3 Points+

Who wants some free Wonderful Pistachios? Snack Girl is giving away three 8-ounce packs of Roasted and Salted Wonderful Pistachios ($21 value) to 10 commenters below. Post why you love pistachios in the comment section to enter.

Check out Wonderful Pistachios' Facebook page, Twitter page and find out Where To Buy Wonderful Pistachios Here.

1. Frito-Lay's Classic Potato Chips, 1 oz serving size.

2. Roasted and Salted Wonderful Pistachios, 100 Calorie Package Nutrition Facts Panel.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Wonderful Pistachios. The opinions and text are all mine.

What will I win?
Three 8-ounce packs of Roasted and Salted Wonderful Pistachios ($21 value) shipped to your door. Snack Girl will choose 10 winners.

How do I enter?
Comment below on why you love pistachios.

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Am I eligible to enter?
This giveaway is offered to residents of the USA.

When do I find out if I am the winner?
The randomly chosen winners will be announced on September 4th, 2014.

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316 Comments:

DELICOUS! I love the rich hearty flavor of pistachios!

Pistachios rock my face off.

The whole family loves them!!

I love pistachios' slightly sweet flavor.

Pistachios - so addictive and healthy!

Don'tcha love when something that yummy and portable turns out to be nourishing?? Turns out a bag of pistachios is a good Valentine!!

Can't think of a better snack. You listed all the reasons!

Pistachios! Great way for vegans to get their protein in! Plus it's fun to say pistachios!

Not only do I love them my 3 kids do as well! I remember being a "cool" kid when my mom packed them for lunch.

I love pistachios for their color and the pudding you can make with them :)

I really didn't think that I would like these but after you try one or two then it becomes one or two more and then you are addicted to them. Love them.

I

Like to chop them up and put them in salads!

Aside from being plain old TASTY, my primary reason for loving pistachios is the same as your #2 - you have to work to get at them which means a slower to eat snack, and by the time you're done you can really see how much you've eaten!

I love pistachios. I keep a pack in my flight bag, they help me stay away from the candy bars the galley gives us.

Love them as an afternoon snack!

I don't leave the house without them :)

I love the sweet taste I get from pistachios unlike peanuts that give off a salty one. To me, they are a sweet treat.

I love pistachios because of their flavor! I don't mind the work of crackin em either :)

Have always loved them for all the reasons you mentioned but when you compared 30 pistachios to 30 potato chips - WOW! Now I really, really love them.

I love them because they make my husband really happy! He "nuts" for them. And he shares with me! YUMMM!

Love pistachios on everything, salads, pasta, ice cream!! I remember when the shells were dyed red and when you were done eating them your fingers would be stained red!

I love them! Love the protein and they are great in a salad! Wish they weren't soooo expensive!!

I love pistachios because they are green and don't taste like lettuce!

Pistachios taste great and always seem like a little luxury! I appreciate that you have to slow down to eat them, unlike some other snacks.

I love them because they take more time to eat - having to remove the shell slows me down and helps me to eat less!

Even my cats love them!

I love them, especially pistachio ice cream

Love the little Halloween snack packs. Hope to be able to stock up on them again this year

I love pistachios because they satisfy my craving for salt, but it isn't too much. Also, my family isn't much of a fan of them, so this is a snack that I can enjoy all by myself, which is rare!

Pistachios have become my new favorite pick me up. Glad to know how many in 100 calories. Thanks!

I love pistachios for all the reasons you listed!! I love the little bags by the cash registers so I don't eat a whole big bag!!

I love them for their unique taste--coincidentally the same reason my daughter avoided them until recently (let's hear it for maturing taste buds!).

Besides the fact that they are delicious, I like that you have to slow down to enjoy them by opening each little shell! It's like finding little treasures inside!

I take these with me on overnight trips. They are a great hotel room snack!

Love them. Whole family fun when cracken them.

I love pistachios! I like the effort it takes to open the shell to get to the tasty inside. It makes such a satisfying snack!

I love them because they're a good source of protein and taste great!

Pistachios..... are great, good for you, delicious and best of all they can take thirty minutes to eat, opposed to other snacks, chips, candy etc gone in a flash. Thirty minutes munching away and you feel like you have really eaten something and have had enough. Super Great Snack!

Yum !

Now, I have ten more reasons!!!!

I love the fact I can keep track of how many I have consumed by the shells, also love the taste!

I can't get pistachios and chocolate out of my head. Sounds like a mission for Snack Girl!!!

They make me feel like a Diva when I eat them!

Love that they are so yummy and so GOOd for you. Doesn't get much better than that.

Pistachios! Addictive, yet healthy! Best kind of snack! I even love saying the word pistachios!

I love the way they taste. I am totally "NUTS" for them. I love opening them and popping them in my mouth. I savor each one.

Pistachios are flavor packed, heart healthy,tastey little tidbits that satisfy cravings.

My dear father introduced me to pistachios as a young child, back in the days when few knew about them. I, too, was attracted to their green color and buttery flavor. Cracking open the shells was so satisfying!

Unfortunately, I'm anaphylaxis allergic to nuts :(.

But, if I happen to win, I have many loved ones who would be very happy to enjoy the prize.

I also love their clever ad campaigns.

They are amazing !!!! A little bit pricey but a filling snack.

I just love them because they taste so good. Definitely my favorite nut!

Not happy......

Canada also loves pistachio.

Mybe I should be your Canadian Snack Girl

Its like opening a delicous healthy mini-surprise everytime I crack open an in-shell pistachio!

I keep a mason jar of pistachios on my kitchen counter. It looks cool and they taste great!

pistachios,,, the perfect little snack & fun to open.

I love pistachios and my parrot loves them. I get the non salted ones for my parrot (treat) and steal some for myself!

The are loaded with all the good stuff plus they are green like my parrot Bodie.....

They are sweet little nuts and fun to eat!

What a great idea! I always travel with almond (little packets) in the car and in my purse. Now I'll have to find some mini-sized pistachios as well!

I love them for their saltiness and their amazing crunch!

I love them as a pre-workout snack - shelling them keeps me in check with portion control!

I love them because they are so yummy, and they are a good for you food that my incredibly picky child likes to eat.

My whole family loves them. When the grand kids are over I open a few and let them sink to the bottom of the bowl. We call them freebies. The kids hunt for them and enjoy them even more. I got a couple of extra exercise cracks and we all have fun.

I love the taste of pistachios (& they're good of me too - awesome)! :)

Good eats! And the shells can go into my compost bin!

I love the reward of opening the shell and getting a treat.

I love them because they have such good flavor, keep me satisfied longer and satisfy my craving for salt!!

LOVE Pistachios...my favorite nut..besides my husband!

Pistachios always have and always will be my favorite nut. Can't get enough.

I like the act of cracking them, and working for my food a little bit. Once I get them open, they are salty and flavorful. They are a great addition to baking (especially pancakes) and add some nice color to a bland dish.

I love pistachios because they are a low calorie yummy snack! Oh, and the commercials help, too :)

The buttery flavor plus the minor challenge to get to them. Its like the pot of green gold at the end of the rainbow

I've always liked pistachios, but I like them even more since Snack Girl told us how good they are for you. Win, win. Delicious and Nutritious. ;)

I love the yummy flavor of pistachios. Also the occasional nut that is hard to shell slows the pace of my snacking to spread out my enjoyment. Also, aren't greens good for you- LOL !

I love pistachios

1. Cracking the shell takes away stress and gives you a treat at the end.

2. They helped in help in reducing my cholesterol

3. My kids don't like them so I can put them in the house and know they will be there.

4. I can eat a lot of them without high calories and feel like I cheated

5. They are great as a cooking coating when grinded up. Especially on Salmon.

6. take the shell off and roast them in a pan with cayenne pepper and they are better then popcorn.

Love that they're available in the natural shell nowadays. Red fingertips were always a telltale sign of what I'd been munchin' on. >grin<

They're truly satisfying.

I love pistachios because they taste yummy. Now, I love them more because they are relatively healthy.

I love that they're a little bit sweet! And I think cracking them is fun :)

I loooove their saltiness

I love pistachios taste and the wonderful bit of green color.

They are just plain yummy.

Love them...an afternoon snack and project rolled into one!

I'm nostalgic for the old color... the way they used to turn your fingers red, lol, but either way they are yummy and I love them!

I just love the taste....and they are not as hard as almonds ..my sister and I both have needed crowns...plural.. on our teeth after an almond binge!!

I love pistachios! They are a tasty and filling treat. Surprisingly, my teen loves them too! I didn't learn to like pistachios till I was an adult and this kid is a picky eater! So I would share cuz I'm a good mama...LOL...

I love pistachios because of their flavor. Now I love them more after hearing they are lower in calories. Though I do miss the red dyed ones from Iran and how they made your fingers messy.

I love pistachios for all of the reasons you said! I love that it takes a while to eat them so I don't seem to eat add much! I didn't realize they were that low in calories though, that's WONDERFUL :-)

I just love the taste, and the way they satisfy the need to crunch something......and are so easy to take anywhere! I even saw a small bag in the snack machine at work!

I love them especially while sitting on my front porch sharing them with the chipmunks! chipmunks dearly LOVE them <3

I love the flavor, the crunch. My husband, who is picky, loves them so much we give them to him for his birthday, Christmas.

Fun to crack them open & eat them too!

Think GREEN..
Think HEALTHY..
Think DELICIOUS..
Think SATISFYING..
Think PISTACHIOS!

Great idea. I want some.

I love them Bc my girls love them AND it takes some time for them to open and eat so they are busy and occupied for a little while :)

i love pistachios because they help me lost weight and i feel like they are helping prevent the return of my cancer, lower my cholesterol, and feel good inside.

We have a huge bowl of them (my husband went to Sam's Club)in the family room, the central location for lounging. He and my boys (and visiting friends) will never fail to grab a handful. I feel kind of sneaky, but it's just one more healthy option for them. I am not a big salt fan, but these definatey have a great flavor of their own and I love them!

Pistachios make great stocking stuffers at Christmas and goodie bag stuffers anytime!

Pistachios are cute, green, and yummy!

love, love, love them! especially the servings size of 30! (so WW folks 10=1pp)Great snack and you get satisfied!

I love them because they make you work before you can actually eat them and they taste awesome!!

I loveee pistachios! They have such a different flavor than other nuts. And they're so cute in their little shells!

Pistachios are portable, a pretty green, and portioned controlled.

I love the unique flavour and versatility!

Love them! They take away that "hhhmmm what can I eat" cravings in the mid afternoon!!!

Love pistachios, my favorite!

They are super tasty and their green and purple coloring is pretty!

They taste good and are lower in calories compared to other nuts. I don't buy them very often because they are more expensive. But, I do love them!

My hubby & I snack on a handful of them every evening. Good for you...delicious...SO fun to eat, & the commercials make me smile!

I love the crunchy texture, flavor and the fact that I have to work to get to them, so they take longer to eat than other snacks!

I love pistachios because they have a unique flavor, they are very filling, they are sooo good for you

I love the salty goodness on the outside and the flavor of the nut on the inside. Took a big bag to Mexico and ate them sitting on the beach!!

Simply just love the taste.

They also bring back great memories of a neighbor who used to bring us a stash of them quite often.

If I snack on pistachios, I stay away from other, less nutritious, snacks. Plus, I have a crush on Colbert!

I enjoy their unique taste!

'Cracked' me up when you said your best friend was a nut. Your sense of humor always puts a smile on your face. I love pistachios because I can grab a bag at the convenience store on my way to work and I know they are good for me and will take me a long time to eat.

I've always loved pistachios! As a kid, we didn't buy them very often so they have always felt like a decadent treat. Knowing they are so healthy, too, makes them destined to be a regular go-to snack for me. 😊

I love to add chopped pistachios to fat free pistachio pudding, for that special treat :)

I love pistachios - reminds me of what seemed like hours snacking on them as kids, and ending up with pink fingers from the horrible red dye!

I love pistachios because they remind me of my late sister. We used to eat them in the old days when they were dyed red, and would laugh at our red fingertips.

I love everything about the nut. It's an easy and delicious way to stay healthy!

Bless you !.... Bless you !..... Bless you ! ..... lol !

Bless you for sharing pistachio's are so nutritious !

Pistachios are awesome plus I love their green color!

Pistachios are fun to eat and they are good for you too!

I like pistachios because not only do they taste great, they take a while to eat and you feel like you've really had a snack instead of something that's gone in two bites!

They make fantastic road trip snacks!!

My favorite color of all is green! Love a nut that is green.

Pistachios are my favorite, they taste amazing. It also helps that cracking them open helps to give my body a chance to feel full ;)

Just got turned on to pistachio's 6 months ago and I LOVE the taste. Also, I heard they were very healthy for you. Awesome!

They melt in your mouth; feels like cheating :)

It's something my mom and I enjoy together! She buys! Love that lady!

Love the sweet chili

I recently discovered salt and pepper pistachios, and now they are my favorite snack! They're perfect for that mid afternoon slump at work.

Easy portatble and delish!!!!!

They are soooooo yummy!!

I love pistachios because they are a fun food to eat and I have always thought of them as a guilty pleasure. Now I know they are a great acceptable pleasure.

I love pistachios because they are tastilicious, and have a LOT of health benefits =-)

I love pistachios puréed with unsweetened shredded coconut and stuffed into pitted dates - tastes like an almond joy. Yum!

What ever happened to the red pistachios? I ate so many that my fingertips looked like they were bleeding!!! Lol

Pistachios simply rock! I add them to my plain greek yogurt with cinnamon and sometimes a few blueberries! It's a delicious snack. I always try to have them in my cabinet. A few go a long way and a bag can last for quite some time. Thank you snack girl!

Pistachios would be great to have on hand for a snack at work.

Pistachios rock my world. I buy the large bag at Sam's and then measure out 1/4 cup servings, put them into individual snack bags and store them in the freezer. Portion control is a must!

These have been my go to snack for years! Especially when you have the minchies and crave something crunchy, sweet or salty! Love love love them....Costco had organic ones for sale seasoned with sea salt. Have to go back and get more, hubby ate all of them. Lol

Who doesn't love pistachios? As a family enjoying our movie night at home, we snack on pistachios! While kids love pistachios and the snapping of the shells I know that they are also getting nutritional value such as, potassium, folate, protein, magnesium phosphorus, and calcium. Just love, love, love those pistachios, soooo delish!

Pistachios: They gotta be great if they've got both Colbert & Snack Girl pitching for them! Love it :-)

I used to eat them with my Grandfather!!

Pistachios rock, I love them sprinkled on top of my salad at lunch each day, plus they are my favorite nut for snacking. So glad that the days when they would be dyed red are long gone - I remember eating them as a child and it used to turn my fingers and mouth red!

Every evening we sit down for the "cocktail hour". 40 pistachios go into the old fashion maple nut bowl for my husband to enjoy while we recap our day, watch a little news, cuss and discuss all sorts of topics and watch the Yankees try to win the wild card race. The best part is ..... My husband has lost 22#s since we started the pistachio count down!

I love pistachios because they are an activity food. I have to work at it in order to eat it. Yay!

They're low calorie, and satisfying!

I love these addictive little gems!!! And because my hubby prefers others nuts, I can usually count on my pistachios being left alone.

I used to eat them when I was younger, then kind of forgot about them, but then Colbert did the awesome commercials. They're just always there for you, waiting for you to remember, "Hey! I'm still yummy and good for you!" :-)

So yummy! Have loved them since I was a teen.

They take a little longer to eat than most other nuts, so I don't eat too many... usually!!!

I love them for their delicious flavor and beautiful green color.

Love, love, love these little green nuts! They keep me from going on vanilla wafer binges!!!

By far my favorite nut! I love them!!

I love the unique taste of pistachios...their crunch, their softness, their total deliciousness!!! AND I love pistachio ice cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our son-in-law introduced me to them. And your #2 reason is right on. I seem to devour a handful of the other nuts in a minute and they're gone; not so with in-the-shell pistachios. I luv 'em.

Love them!!

I like what you've highlighted, Lisa, which made me scramble for more data, which I like even more! I'll buy more pistachios, organic, in-shell, to offer to my guests, my kids, especially for when they travel, and for my own snacking. The portability of this healthy snack is a terrific advantage for busy parents and a great addition to school lunches.

Here's more cool data I found on pistachios:

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/h…

I love them because you can buy them at Sam's Club! So much cheaper and still just as tasty!

Pistachios are the business! When they go on sale, I fill my whole grocery cart with them. They never last as long as I think they will though..

Gotta love this healthy snack! And unlike other nuts (especially sunflower seeds and peanuts) you get way more satisfaction with less work!

Love love love them. Would buy them more often if they were not so expensive. I would be so happy to win these. Love your info you give out.

I have a 11 year old son who is a picky eater, but loves, loves, loves pistachio's and most nuts. Sadly, they are quite expensive and I do not buy them as often as I would like.

Cause they're tasty!! Salty and crunchy... mm mmm!

Pistachios, Pistachios, Pistachios, that was fun!

I love them because they aren't dry like some nuts are. They are a better choice than chips :)

When I started eating pistachios they had a red shell - that's how long I've been eating them. I love them more now that I don't get red fingertips while eating them :-)

Pistachios are my absolute favorite nut. Remember when the shells were red? Having to shell them prevents me from eating too many. And they remind me of my dad, too! He loved pistachio ice cream. :)

It's our go-to snack - we keep a bag open on the counter all the time! Love em!

I love pistachios on road trips. It takes a while to eat them and they are so yummy.

Ohhhh, Pistachio- Fantastico! Keeps my belly full. Lower calories then other nuts so of course they RULE!!!!Crack them when you need a snack. Healthy fat keeps away the heart attack.Ohhhh,Pistachio-Fantastico! How I love you sooooo...

I love pistachios because they are delicious and exotic.

Just reading your post and other's comments makes me want to go and buy some now!

Because they are DELICIOUS

My daughter turned me on to pistachios in the shell which I eat in the evening to keep my energy up and keep my hands off of junk food. Besides, they are delicious thus my love ♥ affair with pistachios.

I love pistachios because they have a wonderful flavor and the color green, is just right. So exotic! Wonderful sharing with family and friends.

Love,love,love very addictive! They had me at first bite! Use them to make hummus among lots of other things. Whenever the Doller Tree hss them I clear the shelf. My six year old loves and prefers them over chips!

I love pistachios! They are healthy for me, delicious, - and I always know exactly how many I have eaten by counting the shells, so it's easy to stay on my diet!!

I love the salty, crunchy richness of pistachios in salads so much that I hide the bag from my children.

I recently found out that I love pistachios. Only wish they count as a veggie since they are green!

I have grown up eating pistachios...love 'em!

I love these!

I would love to try the Sweet Chili!

I love the taste and I also like that because you have to get them out of the shell, it slows my eating down. I can't just shove a handful into my mouth!

My love of pistachios goes back a long way. My dad and I would sit on his back patio and eat them. It is a special memory, and followed through to adulthood. I've eaten them colored and plain, raw and salted. I just love their little salty goodness.

They are the best late night snack! Filled with protein you don't have to feel guilty about it!

OMG Pistachios have been my FAVORITE nut since I was about 5 yrs old and my Grandparents introduced me to Howard Johnson's (remember them? You might be too young), pistachio ice cream. They had the BEST pistachio ice cream EVER! I love to snack on them, they have GOOD fat and are filling, taste delicious and are my favorite color! GREEN!!

I LOVE pistachios but find that I have very little self control when they are around me! I need to just get a very small bowl and pour some in and then cut myself off when they are gone!

I looooove pistachios! During football season, I can eat a whole bag without even realizing it (eep!). I particularly love listening to my 2yr old pronounce pistachios. ;)

Pistachios are so versatile. Throw them into salads, mine and add as toppings to any meal (love them on my quinoa chili), and I am queen of the yogurt popsicles...finely mince and add to the yogurt, mint popsicle....OMG I am in snacking heaven.

I love them because they make good snacks and better icing for cupcakes!

I love pistachios because I am on the DASH diet and those delicious nuts are a component of the diet that helps me lower my blood pressure! I don't feel deprived at snack time!

My husband doesn't eat them all up on me because he thinks they are too much trouble to eat!

My brother-in-law got me hooked on pistachios. I hate the ones that aren't cracked open. You have to use a pliers with the right amount of force to crack them open. If not, you have to pick through the pieces of shell to eat all the pieces of pistachio. Can't lose any part of the nut away!

The first time I ever tasted pistachio's - 45years ago in ice cream @ Baskin & Robins! Been in love with then ever since!!

I love pistachios because they take a bit of extra effort to eat, slowing down my desire to shove giant handfuls in my mouth because they are so delicious.

Pistachios mixed with dried cranberries and roasted almonds make nice Christmas gifts...or just a treat for the family.

I love it special as toppings for ice cream or fro-yo. I crush it just a little bit. Pistachio ice cream are my favorite flavor but not easy to find. It's an indulgence for me when I eat Pistachio ice cream.

I have enjoyed them for years for their taste and texture.

Pistachio's are yummy! So much better for you than potato chips. And I love that 30 pistachio's is only 3 points! A great snack!!

I love them! They are addictive, fun to eat, a pretty green and to boot, they are nutritious!

They are healthy and taste delicious! One of my favorite nuts : )

Liked on FB!

I love pistachios because they are so portable, healthy, delicious, and beautiful (green is one of my favorite colors!). Thanks for the giveaway.

Pistachios are always in my bag, purse, cooler, etc. They taste great and my boys love them. Perfect, portable, won't get crushed, stay fresh for a long time snack!

I love cracking them open and contemplating life on my back deck.

I like pistachios because they are just....plain....GOOD!

I love Wonderful Pistachios most of all the brands, because they are larger and tastier than others I have had.

I love them because it's a healthy snack for my son. He is only 5 and he begs me to buy pistachios. I love that he loves something so good for him!

My 14 year old has recently made pistachios her 1st choice snack. Now I know why! Seeing how she doesn't share her feelings or thoughts much these days :)

I LOVE pistachios because they are green, which is my favorite color,and they are fun to cook with too!

I love pistachios! Does anyone remember the red pistachios? I forgot all about them until my parents brought it up and I remembered having the stained red fingers from eating them. Glad they gave that up!

I have eaten pistachios most of my life. My Dad loved them, especially Pistachio Ice Cream. Every time I eat them I think of my Dad. Back then they would dye the shells red to cover the blemishes on the shells. We would have red finger tips and tongues after snacking on them. That was a long time ago.

I think shelling them is fun!

I love pistachios because they are delicious and green...my favorite color :)

I make a salad for Christmas dinner with orange sections, sliced fennel,radishes, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro and those gorgeous pistachios. I put them out for parties (in the shell). Some people don't bother to take them and that leaves more for me! Oh, and....."Gesundheit, Lisa"!

Do you know...I've never had a pistachio? Ever? Make me a believer, Snack Girl!

Pistachios have been a go to snack ever since we first tasted them. We love the saltiness and the flavor. We always have a bowl of pistachios ready to eat sitting in our kitchen. YUM!

Pistachios make me green with envy, plus they compliment my eyes.

I love the fact that something so good is so good for us!! How often does that happen? Thanks for letting us know, Snacky Girl.

These are great with a lot of vitamin E, beta carotene and protein.

The lutein content is really needed for the eyes to prevent macular degeneration.

These are especially nutritious for diabetics and can help one lose weight. These are a great hunger stifler.

Yes, they are expensive but a few go a long way.

They are delicious and healthy! What more could you ask for:)

I love pistachios because they are delicious and I love to take them on my hikes.

How do I love thee, pistachio? Let me count the ways!

That COLOR... amazing! I love picking them out of the shells.. it sounds weird but it makes me more mindful when I eat them. I appreciate the flavor much more when I have to "work" a little for them.

My granddaughter turned me on to these! Love them for all the reasons above and also because we can eat them together and though it's not ladylike practice our aim!! :0)

I love pistachios too!!! my favorite thing to do is pop them in my mouth and suck all the sweet saltiness off while they are still the shell and then try to crack it, get the nut out and spit out the shell (without my coworkers noticing) without using my hands. (im a bank teller so i'm always touching dirty money):) i guess you never really out grow playing with your food!

I love pistachios because they love me back!

I used to think I hated pistachios (not sure why), but recently fell in love with them!!! I can't get enough....especially fresh pistachio ice cream at our local ice cream shop!!! Delish!

You said it, SG! Goofy great green-ness, great taste, beautiful just in a jar or in hand! Makes a great snack w/fruit and makes a delish pesto also, specially w/home-grown basil!! Yummers! !!!!!!

This is my favorite nut....a good size, a little salty and great when paired with fruit. Today for breakfast I had some greek yogurt, blueberries and some pistachios I actually chopped in my old style hand crank nut chopper. Sometimes the simplest tool is the best. They also are grey as a stand alone snack and if you do WW only 2 P+ for 15 grams of the shelled ones. Love them!

I love pistachios because they're a family-friendly healthy snack that I can keep in my purse!

I love love love pistachios! I recently tried the sweet chili ones and they're amazing (and my husband was sad that I forgot to share them with him)! Guess I'm going back to the store for more (OK!)

They are so fun to snack on!

I love pistachios because simply put... pistachios are delicious!

I love the flavor and my whole family loves them. They are a snack win in my household.

They are healthy and take time to open the shell before eating.

Pistachios are green treats that actually taste good, unlike the other green foods that I have to force myself to eat.

they are a great healthy treat to have around

I have been a great fan of pistachios since I was a kid and they were red!

I look snacking on nuts and pistachios make me work a little for every one of them.

I love almonds. But I get MORE nutty goodness with pistachios!

I love pistachios not only because of their flavor and that they are easy to carry around but they remind me of my childhood when we would all sit around and eat them and watch old tv shows like the Brady Bunch and the Patridge Family on Friday nights!

I love pistachios because they take a little effort to eat so I cant mindless snack on them, my kids love them! They dont stay in the house long

Love them..and like you said..the shells slow you down!

Great snack for low card/no carb fans!

We love pistachios. I had no idea that you could eat 30 for 100 calories!

I love the texture!

They are delicious and a great snack which I can control more easily the amount that I eat.

Simply fun to eat and so good for you! I agree cracking the shell makes you eat them slower so you may eat less...

I guess I'm in the minority as the only way I have eaten them is in pudding, cupcakes, and cookies. Sure would like a few samples to try!

I like to crack the shell in my mouth and then wear half the shell on my tongue like a little helmet. Hey, it keeps me amused.

My husband and I love pistachios with their sweet nutty flavor. I confess, we do eat too many when I buy them so I don't buy them as often as I would like.

Not only are they delish, but they remind me of my Popa. He always had pistashios when we would listen to our beloved NY Mets games on the radio on the front porch!

i love nuts as snacks! especially salty addictive pistachios :)

I have loved pistachios ever since I discovered them as an 8 year old 52 years ago. They satisfy my 'sweet tooth' and 'fat tooth' at the same time! Wonderful to know how healthy they have kept me these many years!!

I love their unique taste and flavor! Yum!

I love the flavor! I also love having to crack them to eat them, takes a little time!

No fair - you already copied all my reasons for loving pistachios!!!

Reason 11: while you're snacking, you have something to spit across the yard to compete for distance with a 10 year old.

I like the satisfaction of cracking them open....it's almost like I'm working for my food. Plus they're the perfect blend of sweet nut covered with a touch of salt.

My mom and I used to eat pistachios together. Now my daughters and I eat them - so yummy!

I love pistachios because they satisfy my hunger and keep me full.

I love pistachios 'cause they're just so tasty! And of course, are wayyyy better for ya!

Pistachios three ways....in my hand, in pudding, AND in ice cream. Triple the yum!

Not only are they scrumptious but green is my favorite color!!

They're fun to crack! And they taste yummy!

They are so yummy! Terribly addicting

i luv them because i have the fondest memories of eating the red-dyed nuts as a kid, watching t.v. with my brothers and sisters.

I love pistachios because they are low cal, low carb, portable, fun to eat, and delicious!

I love pistachios. I have great memories of eating them with my grandmother when I was younger and I have been hooked ever since

I love the taste, they made a great snack.

I'm a nut for pistachios! I'm coming out of my shell to say

PICK ME! PICK ME! Let's get crackin'

I LOVE pistachios because they are delicious and nutritious. But I love them most of ALL because they remind me of my dad. He LOVES pistachios and I love him, so I always get a wonderful, nostalgic feeling when I see pistachios.

Mmm, I heart pistachios so much :) they are delicious, and have a really great satisfying texture. I've never actually tried them in any recipes, I love just snacking on them, they're perfect as is!

Love pistachios. Makes me think of college when roommates mom would send them as part of finals week care package. Always a great treat!

I love snacking on them! Yum!

Because they are delish, of course.....and low in calories compared to other nuts....versatile in cooking. I love a pallard of chicken dusted with pistachios,flour, and seasonings which you lightly sautee in a non stick pan with a hint of oil. I mean a hint as the chicken is thin and just a brown is enough....lastly, reminds my hubby and me when we were first dating as teenagers. In those days they were only sold red! We would buy a pound and take them to the movies instead of buying pop corn. When the movie let out, we would laugh at our fingers which were bright red.Think they came from Iran in those days. Now, California is the new hub!

Would love some delicious, nutritious Pistachios! I will send you some dates in trade!

Thanks,

Cathy

Pistachios have always been a favorite in my house, especially even during family movie nights. Planning to put some in school and work lunches, plus snacks before sports practice.

I had my first pistachios while visiting Arizona in 1955. I've been hooked ever since.

Because they are so much fun to crack open!

I love pistachios because my daughters will eat them and I know the are having a healthy snack.

I love pistachios as a great snack, but also can be added to salads and to cook with.

I love pistachios because they are easier to open than a sunflower seed and you get a little more bang for your nut.

Nutritious and delicious..the best of both worlds:))) What else do you need???

I love pistachios! They are a family favorite, starting from when my Dad would get them when I was a child. Now I buy them for my Granddaughter and when she was 2 she would ask for "butts" and we had no clue what she wanted until she pointed to the pistachio 'nuts'! LOL Gotta love how babies hear things! :)

You need to work hard for a delicious snack!

Love the salty crunch!

Danger Snack Girl. Salt and Pepper pistachios can be very addicting. I have never had friends offer me more than 3 or 4 and you never find a half eaten bag of them.

I love pistachios because they are a perfect healthy snack when you are on the go. They fit in small lunch containers, and they taste so good!

Love the crunch, they are great to eat at work, in the car, at home on the go....wherever your busy life leads you

Pistachios are a favorite of mine because that is the flavor of the milkshake my husband & I shared on our first date in college. Kids love to snack on them too!

Pistachios are a very unique nut, but they are so yummy!

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Great source of protein! Love Them!

I love that they give me a healthy alternative to chips

Just found your website and (this is the truth), I was just eating the last 2 pistachios from a bag of roasted & salted. I keep them in my pantry for times when I'm craving salty. I will definitely try the sweet chili! Love, love, love pistachios.

Pistachios are the only nuts that both of my daughters and I all eat, so they're the perfect snack!

They taste great! I like to suck on the shell for the salt and then open them and slowly enjoy the texture and taste of them!

It's all about the fantastic taste!

Soooo tasty. They make a great snack

all good things require a little bit of work :)

Love pistachios! The saltiness and soft cruch are great.

LOVE LOVE LOVE, the sweet and salty taste of Pistacios. AND they are a good source of protein to keep you full longer. It's a WIN WIN for all. Woohoo!

Nuts that are green and delicious!!

Pistachios has always been one of my favorite nuts, probably above almonds. Sadly, pistachio tends to be more expensive too which is the only reason I don't eat it more. x__x the taste is seriously amazing, it's got this buttery-ness to it that I don't detect in almonds, and after the initial crunch, it's like it melts in your mouth (in a good way). It's not so rich like cashews that after a few i'm starting to feel queasy, yet it's still rich tasting. I'm kind of shocked that 30 of them is only 100 calories (23 almonds is 100 calories, so pistachio has less calories?? woah!) sadly, I definitely have a more difficult time trying to stop eating pistachio than any other nut LOL.

I love pistachios because they are fun to crack open and have a great flavor!

They are the perfect snack for when I want CRUNCH, not calories!

I do love Pistachios because they are delicious and healthy for me and give me energy.

i like that pistachios are green :) and the way they taste in my cereal

Their tasty AND healthy! Revolutionary isn't it :D

They keep my mouth busy and satisfy my snack addiction!

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