About the ingredient pecans. Including 1,643 recipes with pecans, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
Pecans are a good source of protein and unsaturated fats. Like walnuts (which pecans resemble), pecans are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, although pecans contain about half as much omega-6 as walnuts.
A diet rich in nuts can lower the risk of gallstones in women.The antioxidants and plant sterols found in pecans reduce high cholesterolby reducing the "bad" LDL cholesterol levels.
Pecans may also play a role in neurological health. Eating pecans daily may delay age-related muscle nerve degeneration, according to a study conducted at the University of Massachusetts and published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged this and related research and approved the following qualified health claim: "Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Pecans are usually found in the bakery section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Pecans are a member of the Nut and Seed Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
Amount | Weight |
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1 cup, chopped | 109 grams |
1 cup, halves | 99 grams |
1 oz (19 halves) | 28 grams |
In Chinese: | 胡桃 | |
British (UK) term: | ||
en français: | noix de pécan | |
en español: | pacanas |
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