Nuts might be high in fat, but experts and studies say they can actually help you lose weight. (Just resist going overboard and stick to a 1.5-ounce "small handful" size serving.) That said, some nuts may be more beneficial to your waistline than others.

Take peanuts and pistachios, for instance. (Peanuts aren't technically nuts, by the way. They're legumes, like peas or soybeans. However, they do share characteristics with tree nuts such as pistachios.)

Though both snacking favorites have similar nutritional compositions, pistachios have a slight nutrient advantage over peanuts. And that nutrient advantage may make them a more effective weight loss tool, although it may not be obvious right away.

You see, a one-ounce serving of peanuts provides 14.2 grams of fat, 6.92 grams of protein,

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