Links to Additional Pecan Nutrition Resources:
National Pecan Shellers Association
www.ilovepecans.org
International Tree Nut Council
www.nuthealth.org/nutrition
Georgia Pecan Commission
www.georgiapecansfit.org
Texas Pecan Growers Association
www.tpga.org/nutritionupdates.html
Alabama Pecan Growers Association
Pecan nutrition in a nutshell
- Cholesterol free
- Sodium free
- Fiber-rich
- A valuable plant protein source
- A source of more than 19 vitamins & minerals
- An excellent source of gamma tocopherol,
an important type of vitamin E
- 90% of the fats in pecans are unsaturated
(about 60% monounsaturated/30% polyunsaturated)
- A serving of pecans (30g) provides about 25 percent
more oleic acid than a serving of olive oil (one tablespoon)
- They contain concentrated amounts of natural plant sterols, touted for their cholesterol-lowering ability
- Pecans contain a variety of phytochemicals
- Nuts are recommended by the American Heart Association and U.S. Dietary Guidelines as a desirable source of heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Information from TPGA
Eat "heart healthy"! Eat natural Pecans!
Pecans are one of the few foods that are rich in flavor, delicious & good for you!
Did you know?
Pecans are protein rich!
20 Pecan Halves have the protein equivalent of 2 servings of meat and two teaspoons of heart healthy oil.
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