• Pecans are also a healthy addition to popcorn. Pecans are considered the second most nutritious nuts.
• Pecans are loaded with fiber, are have been shown to be an excellent source of protein and to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.
• Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including Vitamins A, B, C and E, folic acid, thiamin, calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
• Pecans contain high concentrations of antioxidants which are thought to strengthen immune systems and lower the risk of cancer and infection.
• Pecans are recommended by the American heart Association as a desirable source of heart-healthy unsaturated fat.
  
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