| Â Your Nuts! Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts Serv. Size: 3 tbsp (30g)
Servings: about 5
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 190, Fat Cal. 130, Total Fat 15g (23% DV), Sat. Fat 1.5g (8% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Sodium 70mg (3% DV), Total Carb. 12g (4% DV), Fiber 2g (8% DV), Sugars 10g, Protein 2g, Iron (2% DV). Not a significant source of Cholest., Vitamin A, Vitamin C or Calcium.
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Health Benefits of Eating Nuts: Pecans are a good source of protein and unsaturated fats. A diet rich in nuts can lower the risk of gallstones in women. The antioxidants and plant sterols found in pecans reduce high cholesterol by reducing the "bad" LDL cholesterol levels. Clinical research published in the Journal of Nutrition (September 2001) found that eating about a handful of pecans each day may help lower cholesterol levels similar to what is often seen with cholesterol-lowering medications. Research conducted at the University of Georgia has also confirmed that pecans contain plant sterols, which are known for their cholesterol-lowering ability.
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." Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecan http://ilovepecans.org/nutrition.html#cholesterol | Â |
