Pecans: A Heart-Smart Food
Pecans contain the same heart-healthy unsaturated fats that are found in other nuts.
Four landmark observation studies have that found an association between total nut consumption (peanuts and tree nuts) and a significantly decreased risk of heart disease. The greatest reduction of heart disease risk and deaths from heart attacks was among people who ate five or more 1-ounce servings of nuts per week. Pecans are the third most frequently consumed tree nut in the country.
The Adventist Health Study
A possible protective effect of nut consumption on risk of coronary heart disease
Nurses’ Health Study
Frequent nut consumption and risk of coronary heart disease in women: prospective cohort study
Iowa Womens’ Health Study
Frequent nut intake and risk of death from coronary heart disease and all causes in postmenopausal women: the Iowa Women's Health Study
Physicians’ Health Study
Nut consumption and risk of mortality in the Physicians’ Health Study
As a result of the scientific evidence supporting the cardiovascular benefits of nuts, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first qualified health claim for a whole food in 2003:
Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
One serving of pecans contains 18 grams of “good” unsaturated fat and only 2 grams of saturated fat.
Give a Pecan Snowglobe!
DIY gifts just got a lot tastier with blogger “Damask Love’s” Pecan Snow Globe Jar Topper. Pick your favorite holiday icon and pecan snack recipe, and get to crafting!
Get Crafty with Pecans!
See how blogger "Damask Love" uses use in-shell pecans, ribbon and a wreath form to make DIY holiday decor.
Can’t Have Just One Slice!
Take traditional banana bread up a notch with this vegan, gluten-free version from blogger "Jessica in the Kitchen" that adds pecans to the mix for a flavorful crunch!
Put A Twist on this Timeless Holiday Side
Elevate your holiday table with blogger “FlavCity’s” Pecan-Crusted Green Bean Casserole. A perfect side for any main dish, this casserole adds a delicious pecan crunch to a holiday classic.
Serve Up These Maple Sticky Buns!
Blogger "Half Baked Harvest" celebrates one of the season's best pairs with this dish - maple and pecans. Try making these as a weekend morning treat, or serve them up Thanksgiving morning for a special holiday breakfast.
Fall For This Flavor Combo!
Blogger “The Defined Dish” starts the fall season off right with the perfect combination of fall flavors – pumpkin and pecan. These No Bake Pumpkin-Pecan Pie bites are the perfect seasonal on-the-go treat!
Crusted with Pecans!
Bloggers "Modern Proper" show you how to take your weeknight dinner up a notch by encrusting your pork chops with pecans and topping them with apple chutney!
A Perfect Pair
Bloggers Holley and Natalie from "Modern Proper" take a weeknight meal up a notch by adding a pecan crust to pork chops in this flavorful dish.
In an Instant!
Blogger couple "A Couple Cooks" how to whip up a seasonal favorite instantly, with this seasonal squash and pecans dish.
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