10 Big Benefits of Eating Pistachios

Although pistachios are technically drupes (a botanical term meaning "a seed surrounded by fruit"), in culture and cuisine, they're considered nuts.

Their mild taste and softer texture make them a go-to for easy snacking and all sorts of culinary preparations. The little green nubbins are the fifth-most consumed nut globally! They can go both sweet and savory—you can start a meal with pistachio-crusted salmon and finish it off with nut-studded spumoni. And like almonds, peanuts, or cashews, pistachios can be used to make nut butter, nut milk, and other byproducts.