Nutritious Benefits of Pecans
Top source of antioxidants
- Ranked by the USDA among the top 15 foods with the highest antioxidant capacity.
May reduce the risk of cancer
- Pecans contain oleic acid, which has been found to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Packed with vitamins
- Pecans contain vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, iron, phosphorus, several B vitamins, and vitamin E.
Promote bone health
- 1 cup of pecans contains 132 milligrams of magnesium.
May reduce cholesterol
- 1 cup of pecans contains 111 milligrams of phytosterols.
Gluten-free
High in fiber
- Fiber promotes a healthy colon.
May improve brain function
- Pecans contain copper, zinc, and choline. These minerals help ensure optimal brain function and reduce the risk of stroke.
Sodium free
High Omega-3 fatty acids
- Dr. Oz has referred to pecans as "brain superfood."
A delicious superfood, the pecan is quintessentially American but also an international favorite, prized for its buttery flavor and abundant fiber, protein, and vitamins. Pecans gives the underrated nut its due with sixty recipes inspired by global flavors and regional traditions, plus sidebars from chefs and writers such as Vivian Howard, Virginia Willis, Gerard Craft, Nathalie Dupree, Sandra Gutierrez, Lois Ellen Frank, Wendell Brock, and Janet Fletcher.































