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 !

New Crop Pecans

We received our first new crop pecans today. The Pawnee is the first pecan available each year. This batch is really good, only 48 nuts per lb. and 57% kernal. The Pawnee is really easy to shell. We will start shelling these tomorrow, so we will have some available by Friday.

Welcome

This is the first of many blogs to keep everyone up to date on the pecan season. We will let you know of new products, what pecans are available, what varieties are good, what new services we offer, new recipes, nutrional information and more.