Well, why the topic on Pecans... long story short... I discovered Pecans are a great snack.
But then, Pecans- they are dry fruits, one may be thinking it has lots of fats in it
yes, they do have fats, but good ones and certainly not the saturated fats and mostly not with cholestrol. Then what does it have, may be your question.
Here are some excerpts from Internet about Pecans.
From : http://www.royaltypecans.com/nutrition.htm
Nutritious Pecan Facts
Pecans are as nutritious to eat as they are delicious. These delicate nuts are excellent sources of protein and contain energy producing nutrients – carbohydrates. The fat found in pecans is mostly polyunsaturated and contains no cholesterol. Pecans add fiber to your diet and contain iron, calcium, vitamins A, B, and C, potassium and phosphorous. Pecans also add flavor and a delighted crunchiness to a variety of foods. Adding ten large pecan halves to your salads, toppings, vegetables, meat dishes and desserts will add 65 nutritious calories to your diet.
From: : http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=158
Pecans arent only for topping desserts - theyre tops in terms of antioxidant activity as well. Pecans are the highest ranking nut on the ORAC scale, which measures how well different foods neutralize certain kinds of free radicals that can accelerate aging and DNA damage. Other research has found that pecans may dramatically lower blood cholesterol levels - perhaps thanks to both their ample unsaturated fats as well as their phytosterols. Pecans also rival walnuts in gamma-tocopherol content.
From: http://www.ilovepecans.org/nutrition.html
Heart-Healthy Pecans
Nearly 60 percent of the fats in pecans are monounsaturated and another 30 percent are polyunsaturated, leaving very little saturated fat in pecans. The unsaturated fat in pecans is heart-healthy fat meeting the new Dietary Guidelines that recommend Americans keep intake between 20 and 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from heart-healthy sources like fish, nuts and vegetable oils. In addition, pecans contain no trans fat.
Nutrient-Dense Pecans
Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals – including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc. One ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber. Pecans are also a natural, high-quality source of protein that contain very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol. Pecans are also naturally sodium-free, making them an excellent choice for those on a salt- or sodium-restricted diet.
So next time you want a snack, just pick a bag of Pecans.
Ya, I like other nuts too, almonds, cashews... Pecans get added to my list now.
Its great to have snack of dry fruits everyday.
Eat Healthy, Live Healthy....
