Live from my hometown of San Diego, I am about to head to the ADA Food and Nutrition Conference Expo to promote pistachios and the American Pistachio Growers!  You might be wondering what all the pistachio hoopla is about and why I always have a bag of pistachios… or the USA Olympic Water Polo team by my side. Well, not only are pistachios the official snack food of the Miss California Organization but they are changing the face of nutrition in California! The American Pistachio Growers have started their campaign, promoting the power of such a perfect nut. The American Pistachio Growers have selected the Miss California Organization, the USA Water Polo team and California pistachio growers to speak about how the benefits of pistachios impact our lives on a daily basis.

For me, pistachios are the easiest source of protein while I am on the road traveling from appearance to appearance. Aside from protein, pistachios are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. In fact, just 2 ounces of pistachios have more potassium than a large banana! What’s not to love about a snack that is good for your health and delicious?

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to travel to China with the American Pistachio Growers in mid December. Stay tuned for more pistachio adventures and pick up a bag of the great green nut TODAY!