JULY 2015

AMERICAN PISTACHIO GROWERS

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, July 24, 2015 • 11:00 AM

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Pistachios haveprotein, beneficial fats,

fiber and other importantnutrients your body needsevery day. Current research

highlights key health and nutritionproperties of pistachios.1

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Blood Sugar Control:

High fiber, healthy fats, and health protective compounds in pistachios may help maintain healthy blood glucose levels

Pistachios are low in carbohydrates and don’t significantly raise blood sugar after eating (low glycemic index)

Adding pistachios to a high glycemic meal like potatoes and pasta help reduce glycemic response

When added to a meal in place of high-carb food, pistachios may help improve blood glucose control over time

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Diet Quality:

Pistachio eaters tend to have better diets overall and eat more fiber, vitamins and minerals

Pistachios are rich in plant compounds with health protective activity, such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and phytosterols

Pistachios are a plant source of protein (and amino acid arginine) and are lower in fat and carbohydrates than most nuts

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Weight Management:

Pistachios are 5 percent lower in calories than estimated previously

Research shows that eating pistachios is not associated with weight gain or obesity and is linked with reduced waist circumference

Some studies show that choosing in-shell pistachios (opposed to unshelled) may result in reduced calorie intake due to the visual cue of empty pistachio shells

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Heart Health:

According to recent research, certain nutrients in pistachios may support heart health by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, blood pressure, oxidative stress and inflammation, and improving endothelial function

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Pistachio-Powered NutritionDiscover why pistachios are the ideal post-exercise snack, or about current research that highlights key health and nutrition properties of pistachios for diet, weight management, heart health and blood sugar control. APG Science Advisor Arianna Carughi and APG U.S. Nutrition Coordinator Mary Jo Feeney will be on hand to discuss pistachios powerful nutrition benefits, and our ongoing robust nutrition research program.

Friday, July 24, 2015 • Visalia Convention Center • 303 E Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291Reservation required. Click here to register.

At this year’s annual luncheon, APG’s staff will be on-hand to share what’s happening with APG with booths highlighting our various marketing programs: from fast, fun facts on nutrition, social media, to our APG Leadership Program, membership, APG gear and more!

APG Booths, Celebrity Speakers, APG Ambassadors

11:00 AM

Come Learn More About APG Programs

Get Social with APG Take tour of APG’s website, or discover what APG is doing on these powerful social media channels. Bring your own device - a Smartphone, iPad, laptop - and we will show you some how-tos that will make you social media savvy. And while you’re at the luncheon be sure to post about your experience

using #PistachioPowerLunch.

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CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS WELCOMED.

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Friday, July 24, 2015 • Visalia Convention Center • 303 E Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291Reservation required. Click here to register.

APG Booths, Celebrity Speakers, APG Ambassadors

APG’s Leadership Program Come learn more about the program that shapes the pistachio industry’s leaders of tomorrow.

Membership – Join the Proud Members of American Pistachio GrowersDo you have a friend you think would be interested in joining APG? Invite them to the luncheon and stop by our membership booth. We’ll tell them about our organization and most importantly how they can become a proud member of APG.

Bring your Suggestions and IdeasThe Board of Directors and APG staff are committed to maintaining our members’ trust and value your opinion. A suggestion box will be available at the luncheon to gather your input. For your convenience, a suggestion form is available by clicking here. Complete it ahead time and bring it with you to the luncheon to place inside the suggestion box.

Welcome to the APG StoreBring your checkbook, cash or credit card, the APG Store will be selling specially branded luncheon t-shirts, our popular pistachio split bowls and APG orchard signs.

Ask a Board MemberQuestions, suggestions, or comments, APG Board Members represent you. This is your opportunity for one-on-one conversations with the people who make things happen.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS WELCOMED.

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12:00 PM

GUEST SPEAKERS

Cheryl Forberg RN, Chef and Nutritionist for NBC’s hit TV show The Biggest Loser will make an appearance with a very special guest.

CHERYL FORBERGCheryl Forberg, RD, is a James Beard award-winning chef and a New York Times bestselling author. In 2011 she was named as one of America’s 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness. Cheryl received her culinary education at the California Culinary Academy (CCA) in San Francisco. In 2004 she was selected as the nutritionist for the NBC hit show, The Biggest Loser. As the show’s nutritionist, her role is to help overweight contestants transform theirbodies, healthand ultimately,their lives.

After lunchCheryl will beselling her best-sellerSmall Guideto Losing Big.

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As Miss California it’s important to have healthy hair, nails, and skin. Including nutrient-rich pistachios in my diet not only helps me look and feel my best, but keeps me energized for every appearance and tap dance performed.

After lunch Miss California will be available for autographs and photographs.

Miss California 2015 Bree Morse

3:00 PM

APG BOARD MEETINGEveryone is welcome to attend APG’s Board meeting in the Sequoia Room at 3:00 pm.

About Miss California 2015Hometown: Garden Grove, CaliforniaEducation: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Marketing, California State University, Long BeachPlatform: National Alopecia Areata FoundationTalent: Tap Dance

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