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These aren’t your father’s pistachios.

No tacky red dye and your fingers won’t be raw from hours of shelling.

Legend has it that the Queen of Sheba declared pistachios fit only for royalty and forbid any others from consuming the distinctive nut. We don’t blame her for hoarding this green gem. After all, a queen must maintain her image and the pistachio packs powerful properties to do just that. Recent studies indicate that those who enjoy nuts such as pistachios regularly have a lower average body weight, body mass index and waist circumference compared to those who do not.

Pistachios also contain more cholesterol fighting phytosterols than any other nut

and have at least 10 different antioxidants which may aid in preventing chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. In fact, per serving, pistachios have more antioxidants than green tea – this may give new definition to “green eyed monster.”

We’ve paired the pistachio with sweet almonds,

assembling a legendary tag team of health-protecting dignitaries. Together this two of a kind, when consumed at least 4 times a week, have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and actually lessen the likelihood of weight gain. In addition, pistachios and almonds offer excellent sources of vitamins E and B6, copper and manganese, and are great suppliers of fiber, riboflavin and phosphorus.

6oz Jar $6.95

We grind fresh pistachios together with whole almonds

in a cold process to protect and emphasize the rich, mildly sweet flavor of the nuts. The distinctive taste makes it an especially diverse addition to many foods. We like it as a dip for raw fruits and vegetables or as a sandwich spread. You can also use it to complement many desserts and hors d’ouvres or as a dressing or pesto base.

It is believed in some countries that if you hear the shells on a Pistachio tree snapping open, it brings good luck. We’d like to suppose the same may be true when the lid on a new jar of Nutropolis Pistachio Almond Butter is popped.