The South's nut. Picked up from backyard trees, used in pralines and pies. The most antioxidant-rich of all tree nuts.
Pecan trees grew in the yards and along property lines of Black Southern homes. Picking up pecans from under the tree in autumn was a childhood ritual across the Deep South.
Clinical studies show 1.5oz daily reduces LDL cholesterol by 6-9% and raises HDL. Oleic acid content mirrors olive oil. Manganese supports bone density and metabolic enzyme function.
Raw or dry-roasted. Roasting at 350°F for 8-10 minutes enhances flavor. Avoid candied or sugar-glazed pecans as a daily nut.
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