NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONBENEFITS
Pecans are an exceptional source of nutrition and many health benefits have been attributed to them.
The American Society for Nutritional Sciences Loma Linda University study of pecans shows they significantly lower cholesterol. A Monounsaturated Fatty Acid–Rich Pecan-Enriched Diet Favourably Alters the Serum Lipid Profile of Healthy Men and Women.
As certified organic, Roux Pecans offers pecans with the added benefit of being 100% void of any traces of pesticides or any other element which corrupts the natural health benefits of pecans.
More information on “Pecans and Good Health” and a review of pecan and nut health research is available at the National Pecan Shellers web page.
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
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)
Pecans are cholesterol free
Pecans are sodium free
Pecans are fiber-rich
Pecans are a valuable plant protein source
Pecans have more than 19 vitamins & minerals
They are an excellent source of gamma tocopherol, an important type of vitamin E
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
Pecans can double the cholesterol-lowering effectiveness of a traditional heart-healthy diet.
According to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition, September 2001.
Pecans increase fiber and nutrient intake. Researchers at Texas A&M University found that a heart-healthy diet containing pecans can help control specific biomarkers of heart disease risk as effectively as the AHA Step I diet.
This information was presented at a May 2001 American Heart Association Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
Pecans raise Vitamin E levels and may support prostate and intestinal health. This is due to the high amounts of naturally occurring gamma tocopherol (a unique form of vitamin E) in the pecans.
This research was presented at the April 2001 Experimental Biology meeting and published in the FASEB Journal.
