{"id":2085,"date":"2008-10-21T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2008-10-21T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2008-10-21T08:46:55","modified_gmt":"2008-10-21T13:46:55","slug":"5-ways-pecans-keep-you-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/5-ways-pecans-keep-you-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Pecans Keep You Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The October Featured Guest Blogger of the Month, are two talented ladies from ChewOnThat Blog<\/a>. They\u2019re two foodies who can\u2019t help but share their knowledge of and love for the edible everyday on their blog. They\u2019ve always got an engaging anecdote as to why this or that recipe warms their heart, and the recipes are always a hit! Tune in every Tuesday in October to hear what Maxine and Hillary are chewing<\/span> talking about! <\/em><\/p>\n

When it comes to my food, I\u2019m typically a purist. No soy sauce on my sushi, no ketchup on my hot dog and definitely no nuts in my brownies. Why would you want to ruin a perfectly good brownie with chunks of crunchy nuts? Call me crazy, but I like to taste my food just the way it is.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I will admit, however, that nuts can add a certain depth to many dishes and this time of year, nuts can be hard to avoid, especially pecans. Yes, \u2018tis almost the season for pecan pie and yet another temptation to woo you away from your diligent diet. But nuts aren\u2019t actually all bad. In fact, pecans have a lot going for them when they\u2019re not mixed with large servings of sugar and butter. Here are five ways that pecans help keep you healthy and lots of pecan recipes to make it easy!<\/p>\n

1. High in Antioxidants<\/strong>
\nPecans are high in vitamin E, which is a great cancer-fighting ingredient. Vitamin E protects lipids in the blood from oxidizing. When LDL \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol oxidizes, it is more likely to clog arteries and vitamin E helps prevent this. Pecans are ranked among the highest cancer-fighting nuts and have been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer and some neurological diseases.<\/p>\n

Pecan Chicken Salad <\/a>
\nPecan-Crusted Walleye Pike <\/a>
\nOrange Pecan Noodles <\/a>
\nCranberry Pecan Pie with Cornmeal Crust<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Lower Your Cholesterol<\/strong>
\nLooking for natural ways to lower your cholesterol? A handful of pecans could help! Pecans contain plant sterols, which are proven to help lower bad cholesterol levels and decrease cholesterol levels overall.<\/p>\n

Green Beans, Toasted Pecans and Blue Cheese <\/a>
\nPecan Pie Muffins <\/a>
\nPecan Baked Apples<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Stick to the Diet<\/strong>
\nThe hardest part of dieting is warding off cravings for unhealthy snacks. Next time, try pecans before you reach for a candy bar. Some studies have shown that nuts may increase metabolic rates and increase satiety.\u00a0 Try these delicious snack recipes to help you stay on track.<\/p>\n

Baked Acorn Squash with Caramelized Apples, Pecans and Onions <\/a>
\nCranberry Pecan Cheddar Cheese Spread <\/a>
\nSpicy Blue Cheese Salad with Apples and Caramelized Pecans <\/a>
\nPecan Crusted Salmon<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Heart-Healthy Goodness<\/strong>
\nNew Dietary Guidelines recommend a diet with 20 to 35 percent of calories coming from unsaturated fats. Pecans are made up of 60 percent monounsaturated fat (MUFAs<\/a>) and 30 percent polyunsaturated fat, which leaves very little saturated fat. Plus, here\u2019s a bonus: pecans contain no trans fat<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Southern Pecan Chicken <\/a>
\nSausage, Apple and Pecan Stuffing <\/a>
\nAsian Asparagus Salad with Pecans <\/a>
\nPecan Rice<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Nutrients Galore<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the National Pecan Shellers Association, \u201cPecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals \u2013 including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 Wow! Additionally, 1 ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber.<\/p>\n

Apple and Pecan Turnovers <\/a>
\nPecan Cornbread Stuffing <\/a>
\nCinnamon Pecan Bread <\/a>
\nSugar-Free Chocolate Pecan Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n

For more delicious pecan recipes and 15,000 more, visit Recipe4Living.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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See other posts in the <\/em>Guest Blog series<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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