Pecan Health Facts

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I heard that pecans can help some people with diabetes, is 
that true?
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How many calories and how much fat are in one cup of 
pecans?
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Aren't pecans high in cholesterol?
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Sure pecans taste great but aren't they bad for your heart?
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Are pecans really a health food?
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Can I eat pecans on a low-carb diet?
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Pecans are a naturally low carbohydrate food that you can 
easily include in your low carbohydrate diet. Whether you eat 
a handful as a snack, or include pecans as a part of your 
meal, pecans will add flavor and zest to a low-carb diet. 
Pecans are naturally low in carbohydrates. About an ounce of 
pecans contains only 4 grams of carbohydrates. That means 
that nutrient-dense pecans can add flavor, nutrition and 
disease-fighting properties to any diet that limits 
carbohydrates

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Aren't pecans kind of "fatty"?
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Will pecans keep me looking younger?
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Can pecans really help lower my cholesterol levels?
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Just what do pecans contain that is so good for me?
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Do pecans contain any amount of fiber?
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Are pecans good for my diet?
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