Pistachio salad
A salad isn’t just a lunchtime entre or dinnertime side. It’s also a delightful snack. Start with any green you likeor go for a variety. Toss with lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oilor another healthy salad dressing or vinaigrette. And absolutely don’t forget the topping: a handful of pistachios. One serving of pistachios provide three grams of fibre and six grams of plant protein, including all nine essential amino acids.A 2020 randomized, controlled study of 100 overweight or obese adults published in Nutrients, found that participants whoate 1.5 ounces of pistachios per day got more fibre and ate fewer sweets than members of a control group who didn’t eat pistachios. Eating pistachios was also linked to an increase in levels of certain carotenoids (antioxidants) and a decrease in blood pressure. To get a high-performance upgrade, sprinkle your salad with crumbled, soft plant-based cheese.Try: Prana Raw Pistachios Shelled Nuts ($40, houseofwellness.ca)(Related: Are Pistachios Good for You? Their Nutrition, Calories, and Health Benefits)
