Eat a Handful Every Day
A recent study at Loma Linda University showed that “pecans not only lowered total and LDL – or “bad” cholesterol…but also helped to maintain desirable levels of HDL – or “good” cholesterol.”
Reference: http://www.llu.edu/news/pr/090601pcan.html
Pecans are a good source of nutrients. 100 gm (approx. 1 cup) of pecans contain the following:
| Calcium | 73 mg | Vitamin B1 | .86 mg |
| Phosphorus | 289 mg | Vitamin B2 | .13 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | Vitamin B3 | .90 mg |
| Magnesium | 142 mg | Vitamin A | 130 IU |
| Potassium | 603 mg | Vitamin C | 2 mg |