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Pecans were shown
to significantly improve insulin
sensitivity, helping to reduce the
risk of developing type 2 diabetes
in adults.

HEART HEALTH
According to the USDA, pecans
rank among the top 15 foods high in ed daily value. Fiber promotes colon and minerals boast a wide variety of
antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect health and helps prevent constipation. benefits including healthy skin and hair,
against heart disease, cancer and other The high fiber content and high protein immunity booster and they help guard
diseases. Pecans have been certified as value also help keep you satiated which against inflammation in the body.
a heart healthy food by the American is conducive to weight loss. According With many forms- halves, bits, meal
Heart Association in part because to a study at Tufts University in conjunc- and oil- it is easy to add pecans to your
they help lower the levels of LDL- bad tion with the National Pecan Shellers diet. Their buttery flavor and crunchy
cholesterol- and help raise the level Association, pecans were shown to texture make them a welcome addition
of HDL- good cholesterol. They are a significantly improve insulin sensitivity, to everything from smoothies at break-
good source of monounsaturated fat helping to reduce the risk of developing fast to salads and main dishes at lunch
which helps reduce cholesterol, blood type 2 diabetes in adults. Pecans are or dinner. Its natural sweetness lends
pressure and other heart disease risk also free of gluten, sodium and choles- itself well to desserts of all kinds, while
factors. Thirty grams of pecans have terol, making them a great addition to the meaty texture makes it a versatile
25 percent more oleic acid, an unsatu- many restricted diets. addition to a veggie burger. Nutrition
rated fat, than 1 tablespoon of olive oil. expert Carolyn O’Neil reminds us, “It’s
OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS a handful, not a canful!” Add pecans to
DIGESTIVE HEALTH Pecans are packed with a variety of your diet in moderation for that winning
A 1-ounce serving of pecans pro- vitamins and minerals such as manga- combination of taste and nutrition!
vides 2.7 mg of dietary fiber which rep- nese, potassium, calcium, magnesium,
resents 10 percent of the recommend- selenium, iron and zinc. These vitamins

JOHN A. DOUGLAS t.
FISHPAW D.D.S BENGSON D.D.S.

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