Nutrition-Packed Pistachios
The Perfect Snack for Cold Weather Athletes
The Men’s Health Guides: Pistachio-Flavored Snow
Antioxidant by nature, American pistachios are rich in vitamins and mineral salts. Therefore they get along perfectly with the enthusiast in the long hours of snow sports.
In this guide created in collaboration with Men's Health Italy, Sara Cordara - nutritionist biologist specializing in human nutrition science and expert in sports nutrition and supplementation - Matteo Artina - athletic trainer and physiotherapist of the Italian alpine snowboarding national team - and Giuseppe Marrone - pastry chef, trainer and Consultant in pastry and ice cream – talk about them.
JEREMY JONES
Professional Snowboarder and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
As an accomplished filmmaker, entrepreneur, environmentalist and snowboarding pioneer, Jeremy Jones is widely regarded as one of the most legendary big mountain riders and explorers of all time. Named a National Geographic “Adventurer of the Year” and ten times voted “Best Big Mountain Rider of the Year” by Snowboarder Magazine, Jeremy has starred in over a hundred snowboard movies and videos worldwide, including his highly acclaimed, foot-powered snowboarding trilogy Deeper, Further and Higher.
“Pistachios have been an important part of my diet and nutrition routine for a long time. They are an incredible source of protein, high in antioxidants, and potassium. They allow me to stay fueled and recover quickly. Every morning when I wake up, whether at home or on an expedition I try to eat a lot of protein, and pistachios are one of my favorite sources of protein to start my day with.”
- Jeremy Jones, Professional Snowboarder and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
