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The nutritional power of pecans

Discover why these surprisingly snackable pecans deserve a place in your daily diet. These nuts deliver nutritional benefits in a deliciously satisfying package.

The power of pecans

Pecans aren’t just delicious - they’re nutrient dense, have plant-protein, fiber, and are Heart-Check certified by the American Heart Association.

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Brain icon Brain Power

Including nuts and berries in an everyday diet can provide beneficial effects on memory, cognition and depression in older adults*
*Citation: Pribis P, Shukitt-Hale B. C...

Weight management icon Weight Management

Higher consumption of nuts, including pecans, may be beneficial for weight control and long-term weight maintenance.*
*Citation:  Baer DJ, Dalton M, Blundell J, Fin...

Phytonutrients icon Phytonutrients

Flavonoids and plant sterols are special compounds made by plants and provide health benefits to the body. One serving of pecans delivers 10mg flavonoids and 36mg of plant stero...

Heart health icon Heart Health

Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the...

Heart-check certified icon Heart-Check Certified

A serving contains 18 grams of unsaturated fat including oleic acid (and 2 grams of saturated fat), making them Heart-Check certified by the American Heart Association. 

Heart health benefits

Pecans are Heart-Check certified by the American Heart Association. Only foods that meet specific nutrition requirements for sodium, fats, and beneficial nutrients can receive this certification.

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