Pecan nut looks similar to walnut kernel. It has rich buttery taste. It is eaten raw or cooked.
Pecans are often used in preparation of deserts to enhance the taste.
Pecans generally fruits during mid-October. Pecan trees may live and bear edible seeds for more than 300 years.
It is rich in dietary fiber and Magnesium. It has zero cholesterol and sodium.
Health benefits of Pecan Nuts:
It lowers the risk of gallstones. The antioxidants and plant sterols found in pecans reduce high cholesterol by reducing the "bad" LDL cholesterol levels.
Clinical research published in the Journal of Nutrition (September 2001) found that eating about a handful of pecans each day may help lower cholesterol levels similar to what is often seen with cholesterol-lowering medications. Eating pecans daily may delay age-related muscle nerve degeneration.
Pecans are an excellent source of vitamin-E, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membranes.
Add hand full of pecan nuts in your diet to keep your diet meter complete with sufficient levels of minerals, vitamins, and protein.
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