How good are pecans for you?

*90% of the fats in pecans are unsaturated.
*A serving of pecans (1 oz.) provides about 25% more oleic acid than a table spoon of olive oil.
*Pecans are cholesterol free, sodium free, fiber rich
*Valuable plant protein source.
*Concentrated amounts of natural plant sterols, touted for their cholesterol-lowering ability.
*Excellent source of gamma tocopherol, an inportant type of vitamen E.
*Nuts are recommended by the American Heart Association and U.S. Dietary Guidelines as a desirable source of heart healthy unsaturated fat.
*Pecans can double the cholesterol-lowering effectiveness of a tradional heart-healthy diet.
*Pecans raise Vitamen E levels.
*Pecans increase fiber and nutrient intake.
*Pecans are a concentrated source of natural plant sterols.

EAT PECANS MILLIONS OF SATISFIED SQUIRRELS DO !