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All 9 Amino Acids
Pistachios: All 9 Essential Amino Acids
Monday, April 27, 2020
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Roasted American pistachios joined soy, quinoa, and buckwheat to be classified as a complete protein source that provides all nine essential amino acids in adequate amounts for people 5 years and older. The terms “complete” and “incomplete,” as it pertains to protein, have been used to describe a variety of protein foods, specifically when referring to vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets.
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Happy Holidays
Fueling the Holidays
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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To a sports dietitian, nothing says “the holidays are here” like the sound of athletes pleading for a cheat code to holiday eating.  From sweet to savory or appetizer to dessert, food brings family and friends together to celebrate with gratitude for one another and the kindness in their hearts. 

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Becci Twombley Interview
Interview with Becci Twombley, RD, CSSD
Thursday, June 6, 2019
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"Mainly, we are looking for the healthy fats, antioxidants and protein in the pistachios.  The mixture of the healthy fats and lutein helps to support the brain and eyes, the polyphenols help to decrease inflammation and the arginine effects circulation and recovery." -Becci Twombley, RD, CSSD

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Pistachios
The #1 Diet in 2019: Mediterranean Diet
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the researchers studied how effective it was to prevent cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean Diet with either olive oil or nuts and concluded that “the incidence of major cardiovascular events was lower among those assigned to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts than among those assigned to a reduced-fat diet.”
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Plant Based Is Here To Stay
Plant-Based Is Here To Stay
Monday, February 11, 2019
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Sustainability

2018 showcased the continued growth in plant-based food innovation, interest, and sales. According to Innova Market Insights, consumers are drawn to plant-based foods based on the growing cross-sectional interest that drive its popularity: sustainability, health, and ethics from plant-based ingredients.

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