34 The QUEE NS Courier • health • january 2, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com ▶health Go nuts and celebrate your health with a handful Good things really do come in small packages. And when it comes to your health, pistachios pack a powerful punch: They help you manage your weight, may help reduce blood pressure and a study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research shows they may even help with erectile function. Here are three big reasons why you should unshell and celebrate your health with a handful. The power of pistachios Pistachios are a great snack chockfull of vitamins and nutrients including antioxidants, beta carotene, fiber, glutamine, potassium, phytosterols, zeaxanthin and B6. “You really can’t go wrong with pistachios,” says director of sports nutrition at the University of Southern California, Becci Twombley. “With six grams of protein in every 160-calorie serving, pistachios are a protein front-runner compared to 160 calories of other common snacks.” In addition, pistachios have more nuts per serving (49) than any other tree nut. Performance food for athletes Whether you’re an elite athlete in training or a casual fitness buff, what you eat will affect your performance. “As an athlete, your body needs the right carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and fluids,” says Twombley. Pistachios are a great pre- and post-workout snack because they contain a good source of lean protein, the right type of fat and electrolytes such as potassium. Green goodness Their taste is unbeatable. They can be enjoyed right out of the bag, or to jazz them up, you can season them right in the shell. Saffron and Vanilla Pistachios Ingredients: 1 pound American pistachios, inshell 1.5 ounces Spanish saffron, steeped in cold water 2 vanilla beans, scraped 2 tablespoons canola oil Sea salt to taste- Directions: Warm canola oil in roasting pan or wok on your stove top, add pistachios and lightly toast. Add saffron, with some liquid to coat the pistachios. Add the vanilla bean scrapings and stir to incorporate; season with sea salt to taste. Remove from heat and serve warm in the dish of your choice. In addition to flavoring for premium snacking, American Pistachio Growers have a wealth of recipes developed by renowned chefs. Visit www.americanpistachios. org to see recipes like Pistachio Dusted Roast Salmon with a Light Honey Glaze by Chef Jesse Brune. Courtesy BPT Why Wait To See A Doctor? When You Can Walk Into First Med Immediate Medical Care 2013 MEMBER URGENT CARE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA FIRST+MED URGENT CARE, 7 DAYS A WEEK SINCE 1983 191-20 Northern Boulevard Flushing, New York 11358 718-224-8855 of the THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com BUMPS SCRAPES BRUISES CUTS BEST URGENT CARE URGENT CARE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS OPEN 8AM-9PM MON-FRI 8AM-7PM SAT & SUN • MANY INSURANCES ACCEPTED
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