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Image Caption: A new research study shows pecans may help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation. Image Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife/ Laura McKenzie An interdisciplinary collaborative study published in MDPI suggests that the daily consumption of pecans may help to prevent obesity as well as reduce inflammation that leads to associated health issues such as diabetes …
People who consume pistachios, cashews, almonds, pecans and walnuts may be less obese and have fewer risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Now known to be a good source of unsaturated (“good”) fat, and high in protein, tree nuts – which include pistachios, cashews, almonds, pecans and walnuts – may help people to manage …
University of Massachusetts (US) researchers report that eating a handful of pecans daily may help to protect from motor neuron degeneration. Vitamin E, a natural antioxidant that helps to protect against cell damage, has been found to provide therapeutic benefit in a variety of diseases including heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Pecans are among the top …