Pecans are widely used nuts that belong to the genus Carya and come in over 1,000 different varieties. Pecans are used as raw ingredients in candies, salads, cookies, etc. They are usually confused ...

Scientists have made the case for pecans to be given ‘superfood’ status as a new study reveals the nut has some surprising strengths. Researchers from the US and Mexico found that consumption of ...

From peanuts to pecans to pistachios, every nut variety has nutritious benefits. Not only are they rich with minerals and ...

Although pecans may not be the first nut you reach for at the store, their nutrition profile and soft buttery texture make them incredibly enticing. They are loaded with nutrients like antioxidants, ...

A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating 57 grams of pecans each day could help lower cholesterol levels. Participants in the study who ate pecans every ...

A new research study shows pecans may help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie) Cisneros-Zevallos, principal investigator for the study, published ...

A new study suggests that replacing your typical snacks with pecans may lower cholesterol. Lower LDL cholesterol is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Replacing ...

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Grabbing a quick snack — like a handful of nuts — can help you deal with sudden hunger pangs in a pinch. Brazil nuts, chestnuts, walnuts, and pistachios are some examples of nuts you should eat more ...

"You are what you eat" has truth to it, especially when you consider how certain foods can impact your brain health. Previous studies have touted leafy greens for their cognitive benefits, while kefir ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Pecans represent an untapped opportunity in the alternative milk category, which reached $2.5 billion in retail sales in 2020, according to data from the Plant Based Foods Association.