Pecans are widely used nuts that belong to the genus Carya and come in over 1,000 different varieties. Pecans are used as raw ingredients in candies, salads, cookies, etc. They are usually confused ...

For those struggling with cholesterol management, the solution might be as simple as reaching for a handful of pecans instead of your usual afternoon snack. New research suggests these buttery nuts ...

A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating 57 grams of pecans each day could help lower cholesterol levels. Participants in the study who ate pecans every ...

Pecans are a delicious and nutritious snack option, but there are things to be mindful of when consuming them.

When it comes to managing cholesterol levels, what you eat matters significantly. Among the foods making waves in heart health research, pecans stand out for their impressive ability to improve ...

Although pecans may not be the first nut you reach for at the store, their nutrition profile and soft buttery texture make them incredibly enticing. They are loaded with nutrients like antioxidants, ...

Scientists have made the case for pecans to be given ‘superfood’ status as a new study reveals the nut has some surprising strengths. Researchers from the US and Mexico found that consumption of ...

Also, in 2001, a study in the Journal of Nutrition found that eating pecans may have cholesterol-lowering benefits similar to those of cholesterol-lowering medications. Other studies have shown that ...

Barbie Cervoni, MS, RD, CD/N, CDE, is a registered dietitian (RD) and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES). She has spent most of her career counseling patients with diabetes, ...