New research notes that just a handful of pecan nuts each day may inhibit oxidation of blood lipids, which can help prevent coronary heart disease.
Nutrition Research August 2006
HEALTH BENEFITS THAT COME NATURALLY FROM PECANS!
- Sodium Free
- No cholesterol
- No trans fat
- 19 vitamins and minerals
- Few Carbohydrates
- Good source of Potassium
- Less than 10% sat. fat
- 30 percent polyunsaturated
- Fiber source (1 oz. = 10% RDV
- High quality protein source
- #1 antioxidant among tree nuts
- Good source of Vitamin E
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