Pecans

"Eating just 1.5 ounces of pecans every day may protect adults at risk for developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Nutrients.

“Pecans are naturally high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, so replacing a portion of the saturated fat in the diet with these healthier fats can explain some of the cardio-protective effects we observed,” said study lead author Dr. Diane McKay.

“What’s really interesting is that just one small change — eating a handful of pecans daily — may have a large impact on the health of these at-risk adults.” 

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