Proposed reforms to the current health care system include the creation of programs emphasizing nutrition and other healthy habits.  The Cleveland Clinic, a leader in preventive medicine, has implemented numerous nutrition programs designed to improve quality of life and curb health care costs.  Ohlson recommends eating a plant-based diet with at least three servings of whole grains, a minimum of eight servings of fruits and vegetables and 25 grams of fiber daily while getting cholesterol-lowering phytosterols from plant-based foods like pistachios, olive oil and other healthy fats.  

"These types of healthy eating strategies are easily achieved and significantly reduce preventable deaths, helping to cure an ailing health care system," contends Ohlson.

Pistachios contain "hearty" nutrients like antioxidants, arginine, phytosterols, potassium and mono- and polyunsaturated fats.  The fiber and protein in pistachios also help boost satiety compared to other popular snack options, such as pretzels, chips and crackers.

SOURCE PistachioHealth