10 reasons why you should eat nuts
10. Have a healthy gut.
The research: University of Florida and USDA researchers found that people who ate 3 ounces of pistachios for 19 consecutive days had elevated levels of probiotics. Pistachios promoted butyrate-producing flora, which may also reduce the likelihood of colon cancer.
Eat ‘em: Crust your tofu in pistachios, have with goat cheese, or add to falafel.
The DL way: Pear Pistachio Compote