They’re a heart-healthy option (no matter how you pronounce ‘pecan’).
Pecans (often pronounced either PEE-can or pee-KAHN) hold a special place in my heart.
And luckily, childhood memories aside, pecans have proven to be quite nutritious and heart healthy.
Jennifer Causey
“Additionally, wild pecans were actually a staple in the diets of Native Americans.
Pecan trees flourish best in warm climates with appropriate water supply, lots of sun, and well-nourished soil.
Nutritionally, they pack a punch with health benefits.
Brie Passano
“They contain a variety ofnutrients including healthy fats, dietary fiber, and protein.”
“Pecans are high in monounsaturated fats (MUFA).
MUFA can improve your blood cholesterol by helping to lower your LDL, (aka thebadcholesterol).
John Kernick
Keeping your LDL level low reduces your risk for heart disease and stroke,” Sollid explains.
Ahigh-fiber dietmay also help reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Plant Protein Powerhouse
Pecans are also an excellent source of high-quality protein.
Victor Protasio
They’re also a classic ingredient in sweet potato casserole, a Thanksgiving favorite.
And of course, pecans are delicious all by themselves year-round.”
BBQ-Spiced Pecans
These candied pecans have a secret ingredient: barbecue sauce.
Greg DuPree
A bowl of this savory-sweet treat is perfect for cocktail hour or afternoon snack.
Top with sliced pears (or sliced apples, if that’s what you have on hand).
Pecan Sandies
And what’s a roundup of pecan recipes without a sweet treat?
These classic pecan sandies are buttery and toasty with a hint of vanilla.
Pecans take this short-bread-adjacent cookie over the top.
UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension,Nuts about Pecans.
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements,Copper.
Mount Sinai,Manganese.
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements,Thiamin.
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements,Zinc.
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