“If you're going nuts trying to lose weight, think about adding pecans to your diet,” says
Rania Batayneh, a nutritionist, eating strategist, and owner of
Essential Nutrition for You. “Just one handful contains vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and fiber, as well as antioxidants, and because pecans are so rich in heart-healthy fat, it doesn't take too many to feel full. According to research from the Harvard School of Public Health, when nuts (including pecans) were included in diet, people were able to lose weight and keep the weight off for a longer period of time than people who followed the more typically recommended low-fat diet.” Eat them alone as a healthy snack or in
this guiltless apple pie recipe.
