Antioxidant-Rich Pecans Protect Against Unhealthy Oxidation in the Body
Loma Linda UniversityA new research study from Loma Linda University (LLU) shows that adding just a handful of pecans to your diet each day may inhibit unwanted oxidation of blood lipids, thus helping reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers suggest that this positive effect was in part due to the pecan's significant content of vitamin E.