If people in Middle East address the pistachio as a smiling nut and the Chinese as a happy nut, they have given it the right name. The National Pistachio Day on the 26th of February gives you multiple reasons to celebrate this wonder nut.
It has got such a beautiful color that a hue of green is called on its name. Yes, you guessed right; it is our favorite —pistachio green.
If their regal yet vibrant green color alone doesn’t entice you, its taste has that all to draw your attention.
Well, this is not enough for this wonder nut in the small package; its health benefits are even more surprising.
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Date of Pistachio Day Observance
26th of February!
History of Pistachio Day
Pistachios Existed Even Then!
As per the archaeological evidence, Turkey must have witnessed the pistachios on its ground during 7000 BC. I wonder how those ancient pistachios looked in that era! Were they the same as we have today or we are consuming some other breed of pistachios now?!
Pistachio Introduced to Americans
Thanks to the citizens of Middle Eastern descent who made the pistachios come on the land of America during the 1880s!
The Experimental Trees of Pistachio
During the 1930s, California thought about experimenting with the plantation of pistachio trees.
Statue Plant turned to Money Plant
During 2005, the human race witnessed the pistachio crop reaching its new prices when it touched $573 million.
Pistachio Day Celebration Ideas
Enjoy the Versatile King of Flavours
If you only know pistachio as the best topping ingredient for sweets, you still need to know a lot about it.
Pistachios are one of those few ingredients that go with both the sweet and savory preparations. So how about going creative with this versatile nut and trying something new out of it?! If your innovative nerves are going slow today, leaving you with no idea, Google the different recipes with pistachio and make sure to try something that you have never before.
Go Pistachio Green
If you have got no time for cooking or exploring the pistachio dishes, simply wear something that highlights the pistachio green color and pay homage to this beautiful-colored nut.
Feature on Your Wall
As it is a special day for the statues, feature them on the wall of your social networking platforms with one benefit of this powerful and nutritious not. Let people also know about the qualities of the pistachios and make the most of their health benefits.
Show Your Love for Pistachios
We do not forget to wish someone by saying a Happy Christmas Day or Happy New Year’s Day. We do it because:
First, we love these events as a diehard fan of them. Second, we realize the significance of celebrating them.If you are also a fan of pistachios, do wish a Happy Pistachio Day to everyone you meet. Also, do not forget to share one of its qualities with the person you are wishing to. After all, which day can be better than National Pistachio Day to promote the health benefits of pistachios!
Celebrate with the Pistachio Pancake
Celebrations remain incomplete without the use of baked stuff. And if they are in, joy doubles indeed multiply.
Begin your day with a stack of pistachio pancakes. Witness how this power-packed nut energizes your day with its properties.
Team It Up
How about going for a salad that incorporates arugula and pomegranate along with the pistachio?!
If not this, you can also go for the encrusted salmon or pistachio gelato.
Go Happy! Go Smiling! Spread Love with It!
As Pistachio Day is dedicated to a nut that is also known as Happy Nut and Smiling Nut, spread more smiles and happiness around.
Let these green goodies spread the red color of love! If you have been saving some bucks for offering purposes and are not getting an idea about what to offer, consider the pistachios in your list. People offer basic foods or clothes, but a person barely thinks of offering such a nut. It would be a memorable treat for those who love it but cannot afford to buy it.
Go Healthy with Pistachio Effect!
It’s gifting someone pistachios doesn’t come in your offering budget, let it find someplace in your own health budget.
Do you know that the pistachios help in lowering down your food intake? If you are a weight-watcher and running tough in your weight-loss journey, take the help of pistachios.
Lift up some pistachios from the jar so that they can help you in wrestling with your fitness goals.
Why is Pistachio Day Celebrated?
It Makes Your Heart Smile
The majority of fat that this surprisingly nutritious nut incorporates is –monounsaturated fat. It is a healthy fat that lowers down the level of cholesterol and the risk of heart diseases.
So even if you snack a handful of pistachios on its special day, it is not going to leave you with any guilt. You can indeed feel good about gulping a heart-healthy nut.
It’s a Rich Powerhouse
Gone are the days when fatty buttery food items were also appreciated a lot, considering them as the fiesta specials. Now people try to maintain a distance from the food that is rich in fat.
But how about having a nut that contains good fat in a higher amount? Yes, you understood it right! Pistachios are good in fat yet low in calories. They contain an amazing combination of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Not only this, it’s a mix of more than 30 types of vitamins, phytonutrients, and minerals which makes it an exceptional nut.
It’s Historic!
Humans have been getting benefited from pistachios for about 9000 years.
This world is full of different types of food treasures but there are very few items that have marked their name in the legendary book called — Bible. Genesis 43:11 gives its traces.
You address them as one of the top three nuts or oldest flowering nuts, they deserve a big thumbs up.
Pistachio Is A Beaming Nut
You get a smile or not while meeting pistachio, a pistachio never misses to give you a smile with its half-cracked-open shell.
Not only their outer appearance, but their properties also go with their name.
Pistachio is a happy nut and is believed to be the symbol of good fortune, happiness, and health. That’s the reason why Chinese people present pistachios to each other like the Chinese New Year gifts.
Who knew that this smiling nut has been carrying so much in its small shell!
