Happy National Pecan Day,
everyone!
Pecans are “a species of hickory, native to south-central North America.” The
name “pecan” derives from the Algonquian’s, to mean “a nut requiring a stone to
crack.” Pecans are actually more of a fruit than they are a nut. They are one
of the more "recently" domesticated crops we consume, having only begun commercial
production in the 1880s! The United States currently produces the majority of
the world’s pecan supply. Pecan trees are able to live for up to 300 years!
Nutritionally,
pecans contain a good source of protein, along with unsaturated fats. They also
contain omega-6 fatty acids. They have the ability to reduce a woman’s chance
of having gallstones, and can reduce cholesterol.
So there you
have it, pecans are tasty AND good for your overall health (when consumed in
moderation!). Click here
to vote on today’s poll!
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