Nutritional Benefits of Pecans

Research done as recent as 2004 shows that the pecan contains the most antioxidant capacity of any other nut and is among the top category of foods containing the highest capacity. Antioxidants help to prevent oxidation in cell damage and studies have shown, can help fight diseases like Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease.

Pecans are packed with nutrition including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc. An extremely versatile product, pecans may be used for a topping to salads or veggies, added to pancakes or waffles, or on top of hot or cold cereals. Pecan meal can be used as a coating for chicken or fish before baking or frying. And of coarse you can always add them to your favorite dessert. It only takes about an ounce of pecans to get nutritional and antioxidant benefits.
Pecan Oil, low in saturated fat, is delicious on salads, vegetables, poultry, or fish and can be used as a marinade or as a butter substitute. Try it, and you will discover that it is the only oil you’ll need in your kitchen for healthy cooking.

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