Pecans Acutely Increase Plasma Postprandial Antioxidant Capacity And Catechins And Decrease Ldl Oxidation In Humans
Rajaram S, Burke K, Connell B, Myint T, Sabaté J. Journal of Nutrition. 2001;131:2275-9.
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Heart-healthy with protein, fiber, flavonoids and minerals, this native nut packs supersized nutrients.
Homegrown Flavor that Packs a Nutritious Punch
The unique mix of unsaturated fats, plant sterols, fiber and flavonoids all add up to make pecans a unique superfood choice.
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Phytonutrients
10 mg of flavonoids 36 mg of plant sterols
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Filling dietary fiber
Good source of filling dietary fiber, 11% DV
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Antioxidant Vitamins
8 mcg of beta carotene, provitamin A 7 mg gamma-tocopherols, a form of vitamin E
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Plant based protein
3 grams of plant-based protein
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Mighty Minerals
A trio of essential minerals: 60% DV manganese 40% DV copper and 10% DV zinc
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Manganese for metabolism health
3 grams of plant-based protein
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Unsaturated Fat
18 grams, primarily monounsaturated fat (60% of total fat), including oleic acid, only 2 grams saturated fat
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Heart-healthy benefits
Proof is in the Pecans
Pecans Lower Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol In People With Normal Lipid Levels
Morgan WA, Clayshulte BJ. Journal of American Dietetic Association. 2000; 100(3):312-8.
Read MorePecans Acutely Increase Plasma Postprandial Antioxidant Capacity And Catechins And Decrease Ldl Oxidation In Humans
Hudthagosol C, Haddad EH, McCarthy K, Wang P, Oda K, Sabaté J. Journal of Nutrition. 2011; 41:56-62.
Read MoreA Pecan-Enriched Diet Increases Γ-Tocopherol/Cholesterol And Decreases Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances In Plasma Of Adults
Haddad E, Jambazian P, Karunia M, Tanzman J, Sabate J. Nutrition Research. 2006;26:397-402.
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