10 amazing things Pecans does for your health

January 11, 2024 drstellamd Comments Off

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.