Why superfood fans are all crazy about pistachios: Eco-friendly snack is rich in protein, fiber and antioxidants
- Move over avocado and almond – now pistachios are the latest superfood craze
- Face masks, lip balms, fragrances and clothing embrace fashionable kernal
- Foodie website Eater stated that the pistachio offers a “welcome indulgence.”
We’ve had the avocado and the almond – now pistachios are becoming the latest superfood craze.
But the nut won’t be just for meals, as makers of face masks, lip balms, fragrances, and even clothing increasingly embrace the fashionable spunk.
As a food, pistachios are rich in protein, fiber and antioxidants and have several health benefits.
They are also environmentally friendly, as they can be imported from the Mediterranean and Middle East with a relatively low carbon footprint, and they do not have the environmental problems associated with illegal forestry associated with avocado farming.
Foodie website Eater has stated that the pistachio is having a “moment” as it offers a “welcome indulgence.”
Pistachios will be the latest superfood fad, but the nut won’t be just for meals as makers of face masks, lip balms, fragrances and even clothing increasingly embrace the fashionable zest
As an added bonus, pistachios do not have the environmental problems of illegal afforestation associated with avocado plantations
Journalist Amy McCarthy wrote, “A pistachio has more spice than a bland peanut, is more visually appealing than a pale cashew, and has a rich flavor that feels inherently luxurious.”
That last point might explain why they are becoming increasingly popular with beauty experts and fashionistas, with muted shades of pistachio green becoming a trendy hue.
Even makers of kitchen items are adding pistachio colors to their selection.
Online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter has an extensive new range of designer pistachio clothing, including a Bottega Veneta maxi dress in a ‘vibrant’ shade of pistachio for £2,290 and a woolen Jil Sander cardigan in a more ‘muted’ shade for £295.
Online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter has an extensive new range of designer pistachio clothing, including a Bottega Veneta maxi dress in a ‘vibrant’ shade of pistachio for £2,290 and a woolen Jil Sander cardigan in a more ‘muted’ shade for £295.
Next week, chic London store Liberty will unveil its first pistachio fragrance, a £160 bottle from DS & Durga described as an ‘edible’, ‘gourmand’ fragrance.
Pistachio face masks and lip balms are top sellers at Rocco Forte hotels, which plans to launch a face and body oil made from the nut.
Wellness director Irene Forte told The Mail on Sunday: ‘Pistachio products are doing extremely well.
“The idea of pistachio is quite tasty in some ways, I think, without being sickly.
“With a high content of vitamin E, pistachio creams have been proven to plump the skin, so they’re perfect for an overnight mask or for an event like a wedding or a flight.”
Candle manufacturers have also started dripping pistachio oil into their wax.
Asda sells a pistachio scented candle for £6, while luxury brand Overose sells a more expensive version for £46.
