10 Healthiest Nuts
Healthy Nut #5: Pecans
Pecans are known to be sweetened with sugar and best known as the staple ingredient in pecan pie during the holiday season. They are delicious in recipes and their crunchy texture along with buttery flavor makes them a great treat. Most importantly, they rank high on the nuts list containing an essential amount of antioxidants and minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. These essential nutrients provide benefits for good health. They also contain saturated fats so consumption of these nuts must be minimal.
Pecans help reduce the risk of heart disease as they contain monounsaturated fats. As they help to lower cholesterol, they also reduce the risk of stroke and coronary artery disease. Since pecans are filled with fiber, they also contribute to improving digestion and help with weight loss.
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