10 amazing things Pecans does for your health

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Hello stella,

Happy Blessed and Prosperous New Year to you. We have over 1200 pecan trees at Bethel Ranch & we have harvested our organic pecans that we going to sell to fund the food pantry. Watch the Video below & see what we are up to:

Clinical research published in the Journal of Nutrition found that eating a handful of pecans each day will help lower cholesterol levels similar to what is seen with cholesterol-lowering medications. Trading expensive meds for a snack like this? Yes, please!*

Pecans also reduce the risk of heart disease with an abundance of “good” heart healthy fats. These unsaturated fats can have a protective effect by lowering total blood cholesterol when eaten in moderation4.

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 fiber1.

Pecans are also a natural, high-quality source of protein that contains very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol and are naturally sodium-free1.

70% (by weight) of the pecan kernel is made up of oil – which is great news to pecan lovers because studies have shown that pecan oil is very beneficial to reducing the risk of heart disease.

Raw pecans pack a 1-2-3 punch of protein, healthy fats, and fiber that can help keep you energized and satisfied. Pecans are a good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which help lower blood pressure.