“These findings suggest regular consumption of pecans may provide significant nutritive and antioxidant benefits for your body,” said lead researcher Thomas B. Shea, PhD.
Key Concepts
• A new study found pecans protect your brain from motor neuron degeneration.
• Vitamin E – a natural antioxidant found in pecans – may provide a key element to neurological protection.
• Pecans are one of the highest antioxidant-rich tree nuts.
• Antioxidants are nutrients found in foods that protect against cell damage, fight Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease.
• Pecans provide more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and several B vitamins.
• Pecans are naturally cholesterol-free and sodium-free.
“Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean eating bland,” said Beth Hubrich, a registered dietitian with the National Pecan Shellers Association. “Pecans are a tasty addition to a healthy diet and scientific research continues to show they’re good for you as well.”
Eating a handful of pecans will also provide you with more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and several B vitamins, Hubrich said. Pecans are naturally cholesterol-free and sodium-free so enjoy them.
Cool! Great share. I love pecans and it’s my favorite. I don’t know that it’s good for brain and can help fighting diseases.
ReplyDeleteAnother natural way of fighting diseases, there’s always an option and a solution for every life problems.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I will tell mom to buy sacks of pecans, I should stay healthy. I want to be healthy. Thank you for this informative blog. So helpful!
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