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.

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.

Additional Ways To Enter:

1. Like Snack-Girl on FaceBook. Comment on the FB page on why you love pistachios.
2. Follow Snack-Girl on Twitter and Tweet this post (use the Tweet Button in the Share Box at the top of this post).

Snack-Girl can follow and count all the additional entries using magical website tools.

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.