Raw Pecans

What are raw pecans? Pecans are nuts from a type of hickory tree that are endemic to the southern United States and northern Mexico. The nut is an excellent source of healthy fats, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Also, raw pecans have no cholesterol, little salt, and few carbs. How do I use raw pecans? Boiling your pecans in shells for twenty minutes can help you best prepare them for consumption. This will eliminate any internally housed worms. They will rise to the top floating. Then drain and bake at 350 until dry; then chill down. Raw pecans have benefits. Protein, healthy fats, and fiber all come together in raw pecans to keep you feeling energetic and satiated. Pecans have been shown to reduce blood pressure because of the calcium, magnesium, and potassium they contain. Pecans contain mostly monounsaturated fat, a good kind of fat. ◉ Heart Healthy: Pecan nuts provide phenolic antioxidants and monounsaturated fats like oleic acid, both of which lower cholesterol and heart disease risk. The National Pecan Shellers Association claims that eating only one handful of pecan nuts daily will help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and raise "good" HDL cholesterol, which in…