National Pistachio Day

All things pistachio are pistachio, and National Pistachio Day is the day to celebrate on February 26th. Pistachio enthusiasts rejoice as they eat their favorite nut all day long. Buy some and give them to someone who does not like pistachios to those who do not. Crack them open and eat them up or enjoy them in ice cream or your favorite pistachio dessert.

Pistachios were born in the United States in the 1880s, but they have been cultivating in the Middle East since Biblical times.

The pistachio tree grows to about 20 feet tall, but it needs little or no rain and must have high heat. They claim to have 700-year-old pistachio trees in Iran! Fruit trees that bear fruit take between 7 and ten years to mature and bear fruit.

Pistachio facts:

All pistachio shells are naturally beige in color. If nuts are inferior or in demand, some companies dye nuts red or green. Some companies dye nuts red or green if they are inferior or for customer demand
California exports 300 million pounds of pistachios each year, accounting for 98 percent of America's production
Pistachio shells will usually split naturally as ripe
The kernels are often eaten whole, whether fresh or roasted, and either salted or unsalted
People in the Middle East identify the pistachio as the smiling nut
People in China call the pistachio the happy nut

Health benefits

"Pistachios are a good source of vitamin B6, copper, and manganese, as well as a good source of protein, fiber, thiamine, and phosphorus." According to scientific studies, but scientific evidence shows that eating 1.5 ounces (42.5g) per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease." July 2003, the US Food and Drug Administration's July 2003 Food and Drug Administration, July 2003.

Recycle the pistachio shells, which is a great thing to do!

In several ways, empty pistachio shells are useful for recycling. If unsalted, the shells must not be washed and dried before reuse, but washing is straightforward if that is not the case. Practical uses include: as a fire starter; kindling to be used with crumpled paper; to line the bottom of pots containing soil for up to two years; as a mulch for shrubs and plants that require acid soils; and as an enhancement to a compost pile made for wood items that require longer to decompose than leafy materials (it can take up to a year for pistachio shells to decompose unless soil is added to the mix

Shells from salted pistachios can also be placed around the base of plants to discourage slugs and snails from entering the plant. Many craft uses for the shells include holiday tree ornaments, jewelry, mosaics, and rattles. According to study, pistachio shells can be helpful in removing mercury pollution caused by mercury emissions.

How to celebrate #nationalpistachiooday

Try some pistachios! Pistachios are a favorite of mine
With a pistachio biscotti, you can start the day off. We even have a Cranberry Pistachio dish for you to try. It will be the ultimate complement to your morning cup of coffee
Do you know someone who likes pistachios? Pick them up a bagful or stop by the baker and buy a pistachio treat How about Pistachio Lemon Truffles?
To a salad or soup, add pistachios. They'll have a nice crunch and a unique flavor as well
Crushed pistachios make a delectable crust on fish and other meats. To find recipes for pork and chicken, click here
To your baked goods, add pistachios. Pistachios add a crunchy texture to the dish like other nuts, but they also add their own flavor to the dish
Don't forget your oatmeal and yogurt. Pistachios will make your healthy snack or breakfast even better
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalPistachioDay

The national pistachio day's history has a long tradition

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