The American Heart Association’s Updated Dietary Guidelines Say Nuts Can Play a Positive Role in Heart-Health Foods like pecans that contain mostly unsaturated fats can be included in a heart-healthy diet, according to the American Heart Association’s (AHA) newest edition of its dietary guidelines, unveiled October 5. The latest AHA guidelines specifically advise consumers to[...]
Pecans A Good Dietary Source of Vitamin E There’s more good news on the health front for pecans. A new study has found that foods which are good dietary sources of vitamin E – such as nuts, mayonnaise and margarine – may significantly decrease the risk of death from stroke. The research, reported in the[...]
Pecans, loved for centuries for their outstanding taste, should no longer be viewed as a holiday indulgence. These delicious nuts can add flavor, crunch, and texture to just about any meal or snack. Now, a study at New Mexico State University (NMSU) finds that pecans offer something even more important than great taste and versatility[...]