Pecan Health Facts

I heard that pecans can help some people with diabetes, is 
that true?

How many calories and how much fat are in one cup of 
pecans?

Aren't pecans high in cholesterol?

Sure pecans taste great but aren't they bad for your heart?

Are pecans really a health food?

Can I eat pecans on a low-carb diet?

Aren't pecans kind of "fatty"?

Will pecans keep me looking younger?

Well we would all like to find the fountain of youth and if we 
could promise that, then there probably wouldn't be a pecan 
left on the planet. What we do know is that antioxidants do 
seem to help slow down the aging process in some people. 
Pecans contain both the alpha and gamma tocopherol forms 
of vitamin E, and vitamin E is the primary antioxidant we use. 
Antioxidants are important in slowing the process of cell 
stress, which can lead to cellular dysfunction. Much of this 
cellular dysfunction shows up in the aging process. 

Can pecans really help lower my cholesterol levels?

Just what do pecans contain that is so good for me?

Do pecans contain any amount of fiber?

Are pecans good for my diet?