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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Aren't pecans kind of "fatty"?
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Pecans contain approximately 60 percent monounsaturated 
fat and 30 percent polyunsaturated fat. This means that 
almost 90 percent of the fats (oils) in pecans are heart-
healthy! These good kind of fats are essential to good 
nutrition and they have the added benefit of helping to curb 
your appetite, and they can help protect your heart

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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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