With the coming of spring, thoughts turn to warm weather, sleeveless shirts, bathing suits and shorts. For many, it’s a time to shed that extra weight added over the long winter months. But if you think that losing weight means a tasteless, unsatisfying diet, think again. In fact, start thinking pecans. Not only do pecans[...]
A recent study shows more than 92 percent of all Americans are at some risk for developing heart disease. The report, published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, notes that the continuing U.S. obesity epidemic may bear much of the blame. As harvest season approaches, the National Pecan Shellers Association (NPSA) is recommending[...]
A handful of pecans each day may help the lower risk of cardiovascular disease Pecans are the only tree nut native to North America, so it’s fitting that just a handful a day may help lower the risk of this country’s number #1 killer: heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is[...]
Ideal for consumers interested in improving their diet with pecans It’s harvest season in America’s pecan belt, and pundits are predicting another healthy crop this fall, following last year’s record haul. Just in time for harvest season, the National Pecan Shellers Association has unveiled a new brochure designed to help health-conscious people improve their diets[...]
Celebrate National Pecan Month with a Healthy Handful of the All-American Nut April is National Pecan Month, and there’s never been a better reason to celebrate. The latest research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirms pecans are still the most antioxidant-rich tree nut and are among the top category of foods to contain the[...]
