Pecan nuts

Health Benefits

• Pecan nuts are a rich source of dietary fiber that helps facilitate regular bowel movements and promote colon health. Therefore, regular consumption of pecan nuts is beneficial for digestive health.

• Dietary fiber in pecan nuts is also useful in preventing some forms of cancers and alleviating risks associated with heart diseases.

• Eating pecan nuts makes you feel full in a short time and increases metabolism. Therefore, they make for a perfect snack for weight loss programs.

• Oleic acid present in pecan nuts help reduce risks associated with breast cancer.

Usage

You can chop pecan nuts and add them into a bowl contain oatmeal for your breakfast. You can also mix them with fresh berries and Greek yogurt to prepare a refreshing and light snack or refreshment. You can also add them for preparing certain desserts.

Storage

You can select a cool and dry place to store pecan nuts. For prolonged life of these nuts, you can even consider keeping them in a freezer.

Nutritional Information

Serving size 28g

Calories 196	Calories from Fat 1
	%Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g	1%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	10%
Sugar 1.1g
Total Fat 20g	30%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Protein 2.6g	5%
Vitamin B6	5%
Magnesium	8%
Iron	3%
Vitamin A	0%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%

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