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If you're looking for an afternoon snack to keep your stomach from growling as well as growing, you'd be nuts to ignore the power of pecans. These power-packed tree nuts contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, and they're cholesterol-free.
Not only that, nutrient-rich pecans are loaded with antioxidants that may help fight diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and heart disease. There's no better time to start eating healthy with pecans:
• Instead of chips, which are loaded with sodium, bring about 20 naturally sodium-free pecan halves to work to snack on throughout the day.
• Substitute pecans for a candy bar when you're looking for an afternoon pick-me-up. Pecans provide long-lasting energy because they contain heart-healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats, and the same amount of fiber as a medium-sized apple.
• Sprinkle pecans on top of your yogurt and you'll get more zinc-an important nutrient for proper growth and strong immunity.
For more information on the health benefits of pecans and where to find them, visit www.ilovepecans.org.
Pecans are a delicious and healthy substitute for fattening, greasy chips. |
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