What Pistachio Is

Native to the high deserts of Iran, the pistachio has been cultivated for at least 9,000 years. Its vivid green kernel signals chlorophyll and carotenoids — lutein and zeaxanthin — that the eye uses to filter blue light. Pistachios offer more protein per calorie than most nuts and a satisfying crunch that has flavored Persian sweets for millennia.

Known to botanists as Pistacia vera.

Rich in lutein and zeaxanthin — pigments the eye uses to filter blue light.

Consistently linked with better weight regulation in trials.

A 9,000-year Persian staple — small handful, big benefit.