Eating unhealthy foods and not moving enough are major reasons why many people around the world are gaining too much weight and getting sick.
But scientists from Texas A&M AgriLife have found that a popular nut, the pecan, can help keep these problems away.
What the Research Says
Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos led this study. He found that eating pecans every day can help people avoid getting too heavy, even if they eat lots of fats.
Pecans also help in fighting off diabetes, a disease where your body can’t use sugar properly.
The study was published in a journal called Nutrients. It said that pecans are very good for us because they have special nutrients that help our bodies use energy and reduce harmful inflammation.
Inflammation inside our bodies can make us sick over time, leading to many diseases.
Why Pecans Are Special
Pecans are not just tasty; they are packed with health benefits. When the scientists gave mice a diet with pecans, the mice were healthier and had more energy.
This study proves what people in the Americas have believed for a long time: pecans are very nutritious.
Dr. Amit Dhingra, another scientist, said that this research shows the good things in pecans that help our health. This fits well with their goal of finding foods that are good for both the planet and our bodies.
How to Include Pecans in Our Diet
The best part? To get these health benefits, a person who weighs around 130 pounds only needs to eat about 22 to 25 pecans every day.
Dr. Cisneros-Zevallos thinks that this discovery will help scientists study pecans even more.
As they learn more about what makes pecans special, they can come up with new ways for us to enjoy them. This is not only good for our health but also for farmers who grow pecans, especially in places like Texas.
So, if you’re looking for a tasty way to stay healthy, it might be a good idea to start adding some pecans to your meals or snacks!
If you care about weight loss, please read studies about the keto diet for weight loss: Pros and cons, and how to drink water to lose weight.
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The study was published in Nutrients.
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