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Texas pecans are widely known to be one of the best varieties of pecans. Texas pecans are used for everything from salads to snacks and are a staple of Southern cooking. But you might not know that Texas pecans are nutritional powerhouses that can help you lose weight and stay healthy. Eating Texas pecans has been shown in some studies to help the body burn calories, which helps with weight loss. Eating pecans also makes you feel full for a longer period of time, and when you eat less you lose more weight. Here are three other facts about Texas pecans that you probably didn't know:
Texas pecans can lower your cholesterol - Texas pecans contain high levels of natural plant sterols. In medical studies natural plant sterols have been shown to reduce the amount of cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. Eating Texas pecans as a snack, in salads, or in desserts taste great and can make you healthier. A study in the Journal of Nutrition from 2001 showed that adding Texas pecans to a diet can double the cholesterol-busting effectiveness of a low cholesterol diet.
Texas pecans are full of minerals- Unless you are eating a fully balanced diet you may suffer from a mineral deficiency. Thousands of people aren't getting enough minerals like zinc, magnesium or selenium in their daily diets. Texas pecans are an excellent source of these minerals and can provide almost the full recommended daily amount of these minerals when eaten everyday.
Texas pecans are high in fiber - Fiber is a very important part of a healthy diet and most people don't eat enough of it. High fiber diets can help you lose weight and help keep your gastro-intestinal system healthy and regular. Eating a high fiber diet can be difficult because many high fiber drinks and fiber supplements don't taste good and can have strange, unappealing textures. Texas pecans are a delicious way to get the fiber you need everyday while also getting the vitamins and minerals that will help you stay healthy.
If you are not sure how to start eating more Texas pecans during the day a great way to incorporate them into your day is to keep a small, re-useable snack bag filled with delicious Texas pecans in your pocket or purse and munch on them throughout the day. They're healthier than chips, crunchy, and super tasty.
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