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For those limiting their
intake of animal fats, the pecan offers
an ideal substitute. Pecan oils contain
ample amounts of natural, unprocessed, unsaturated fatty
acids with only a small amount of saturated fatty acids.
Pecans have
a high content of oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated
fatty acid containing one double bond. Until recently,
it was believed that monounsaturated had no effect on
coronary illness one way or the other. But scientists
have found that they may reduce blood levels of the "bad"
LDL-cholesterol that promotes arteriosclerosis while
keeping constant the levels of "good" HDL - cholesterol,
the kind that helps protect against heart disease.
The pecan is a
natural, high quality food that is wholesome, healthful and
delicious:
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low in sodium
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contains no cholesterol
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high in protein and
unsaturated fats |
This information was
prepared by The National Pecan Sheller's Association
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