Pecans

Health Benefits:

Aids in digestion
Anti fungal
Anti inflammatory
May reduce anxiety
May regulate blood sugar

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 oz (19 halves); Calories: 196; Fat: 20g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbs: 3.9g; Fiber:3g; Sugars: 1.1g; Protein: 2.6g; Potassium: 3%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 0%DV; Calcium: 2%DV; Iron: 3%DV

Did You Know?

• Just one ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the Daily Recommended intake of fiber. 
• The USDA shows that pecans are the most antioxidant-rich tree nut and rank among the top 15 foods with the highest levels of antioxidants
• Shelled pecans can be kept in the refrigerator for about nine months and for up to two years in the freezer.

Ways to Eat:

• As a snack
• In a pie
• In baked goods
• On oatmeal or yogurt

Farming Trivia:

• Today, the U.S. produces about 80 percent of the world pecan supply. The top states, in order, are Georgia, New Mexico and Texas
• Albany, Georgia, which boasts more than 600,000 pecan trees, is the pecan capital of the U.S. Albany hosts the annual National Pecan Festival
• What's the difference between a pecan and a praline? A pecan is a nut, but a praline is a type of sugary confection that's made using pecans (or sometimes almonds)