pistachio nuts are bodybuilders’ favorites? Yes, fitness lovers use pistachio nut butter to make healthy salads & delicious smoothies. It’s a peanut butter alternative and contains phenomenal benefits that we will be talking about below. The natural taste of pistachio nuts has a light sweetness that you will cherish in your super healthy cuisine. In addition, the edible seeds of the Pistacia vera tree are rich in nutrition content- containing healthy fats, protein, fiber & antioxidants.