In the world of nuts, pecans have always reigned supreme as a fan favorite. It makes sense: They deliver a delicious flavor and add flare to any dish. Plus, they're really good for your health.

A study found that eating a certain nut may help lower cholesterol. Specifically, consuming pecans may boost heart health. Dietitians explain the findings. Struggling to manage your cholesterol ...

Switching daily snack foods to pecans improved cholesterol levels and enhanced overall diet quality, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences.

Pecan nuts help neutralise free radicals. They reduce oxidative stress and lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer Pecans are a good source of zinc, which is vital for ...

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Dessert Holdings LLC of Kennesaw, GA, is recalling its Target brand Favorite Day Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake 6oz/2ct because of undeclared pecans, posing a risk of serious or life ...

Getty Images Half of the participants ate the same way they normally would, while the other half was instructed to snack on 2 ounces of pecans per day. The study — which was funded by the ...

Swapping biscuits, crisps and other snacks for a handful of pecan nuts could help lower cholesterol and improve heart health, a study suggests. The nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats ...

The first group was instructed to stick to their regular diets and snacking habits, while the second group was asked to replace their usual snacks with 57g of pecans each day for a period of 12 weeks.