Pistachios Can Be Part Of Weight Control Plan (NAPSA)—If you’re one of the millions of Americans who made a resolution to lose weight, March (National Nutrition Month) may find you wondering how to best achieve your goals. There is no quick fix. The newly released 2001 USDADiet Research Report found that a moderate approach to diet combined with exercise works best over time because it’s easier to stick with in the long run. “Enjoying what youeatis critical to your success with weight People are just nuts about pistachios, a cholesterol-free snackthat’s full of vitamins and minerals. management, and making the most of your choices, including smart snacking options, can help you reach your desired weight,” sium. Pistachios are also low in saturated fat, are cholesterol free and contain primarily monounsaturated fat, the same heart- says Kathy McMahon, PhD, RD and nutrition consultant to the California Pistachio Commission. healthy fat found in olive oil. “Although nuts have been maligned in diet circles in the past, snacking on nuts can in fact be part of a weight control plan. For example, a one-ounce serving of pistachios fits well within dietary guidelines while delivering valuable nutrients and great taste.” Research currently underway shows that people who include nuts in a moderate fat, caloriecontrolled diet plan actually have a better chance of staying on their diets. “The theme for the 2001 McMahonalso cautions that in National Nutrition Month ‘Food & Fitness Build a Healthy Lifestyle’ long way. Not only are pistachios own balanced diet by making wise reaching weight loss goals, a little knowledge of portion size goes a really sums up what you need to do,” says McMahon. “Build your packed with a satisfying crunchy taste, you can enjoy more pista- choices with the food you enjoy, keep an eye on portion size and round it out with moderate exer- chios per one-ounce serving—47 kernels—than any other snack nut, according to the USDA. cise to keep you on track with reaching yourgoals.” Look for the California Pistachios service mark to ensure freshness and quality. For more Choosing a snack option such as pistachios provides you with vitamins and minerals from A to zinc, including B-6, magnesium, phosphorus, thiamin and potas- information and great recipes, visit www.pistachios.org. Ort Note to Editors: March is National Nutrition Month.
