Category: Nuts

Brie. Any discussion of pairing nuts with cheese should start with pecans. Their natural sweetness is the perfect foil for the saltiness of cheese—nearly any cheese. Try them with Brie, especially when you have spiced or honey-roasted pecans. What cheese is good with pecans? Pecans + Brie – If it’s a combo of crunchy and […]

Traditionally, a praline is a maple or brown sugar flavored confection made with pecans. Some pralines are simply a nut with a brown sugar coating around them while others, are flat and have a harder more crunchy texture with pecans mixed in. Are pralines same as pecans? Are pralines and pecans the same thing? No, […]

Good Nut Substitutes for Baked Goods Oatmeal or Rolled Oats: These will add texture, taste and nutritional value to your recipe. Granola: Swap in a bit of granola for the nuts that are called for in your recipe. Crisp Rice Cereal: This will give you all of the texture and crunch that you’d get from […]

The name “pecan” is a Native American word of Algonquin origin that was used to describe “all nuts requiring a stone to crack.” The Algonquins were a North American tribe located on the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers where pecans were a food staple during the winter months. What does pecan mean in Native American? […]

Pecans are smaller, sweeter, and cheaper than walnuts, with a higher degree of fiber, monounsaturated fat, and vitamin E. Which one is better pecan or walnut? Pecan is richer in monounsaturated fat, while walnut is richer in polyunsaturated fat, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. In vitamin content, pecan wins hands down. It is especially […]

Symptoms of nut allergies raised red bumps on the skin – hives (urticaria) swelling of the lips. tingling of the throat and mouth. itchy skin and rash. runny nose. tightening of the throat. digestive symptoms – cramps, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting. How do you tell if you’re allergic to pecans? Tree nut allergy symptoms […]

Serotonin content of nuts ranged from 0.05 ± 0.01 (pine nut) to 155 ± 57.0 µg/g (walnut) in raw nuts while it was between 0.03 ± 0.00 (Macadamia nut) and 15.3 ± 1.27 µg/g (pecan) in roasted nuts. Serotonin in nut products was found to range from 0.09 ± 0.00 to 8.99 ± 0.92 µg/g, […]

Anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), are found in walnuts and pecans, which can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Do Pecans help with anxiety? Pecan keeps the nerves calm. It is good to treat neurological health problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, and migraines. It contains omega 3 […]

Promotes brain function Pecans are brimming with nutrients that may benefit brain function, including mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Monounsaturated fatty acids, in particular, have been linked to decreased mental decline and reduced inflammation ( 13 , 14 ). Which nut is best for memory? Almonds help improve memory, pistachio nut oils help preserve fatty […]

After the first four weeks of the study researchers found the pecan eaters’ LDL cholesterol lowered by 10%, although after eight weeks, it was only down 6% from its original level. Will eating pecans lower cholesterol? Pecans are high in healthy fatty acids and fiber, both of which have been linked to lower cholesterol. Which […]

One study has suggested that pecans may raise HDL cholesterol up to 5% whereas another study suggested that pecans may slightly lower HDL, however, these results were not significant. Do pecans raise HDL? Dr. Rajaram points out that pecans contain heart-healthy fats that help keep HDL levels from falling. “Pecans have what we call the […]

Have a look at the best foods to snack on to get that all-important good night’s kip… Certain nuts, like walnuts, pecans, almonds and Brazil nuts, are a great source of tryptophan which is needed to make melatonin, the hormone that sets your sleep-wake cycles. Can eating nuts at night keep you awake? Nuts and […]

There’s no evidence that nuts are bad for an ulcer. In general, nuts are good for your health. What nuts are good for stomach ulcers? (8) Sweet dried almonds, mashed or chewed, are an effective long lasting anti-acid and anti- peptic substance against ulcer, especially against hyperacid duodenal ulcers. Do nuts irritate ulcers? Nuts such […]

While pecans are my personal favorite, I had some walnuts on hand that I needed to use up, so I decided to throw them into the mix too. Now, these Cinnamon Pecans and Walnuts are fabulous on their own for snacking purposes, but you can use them in a variety of other ways! Add them […]

Pecans are typically added to a recipe for added texture and flavor and toasting them will only improve both qualities. Toasting pecans (or any nut for that matter) not only makes them extra crisp and crunchy, but you’ll get an even greater boost of nuttiness and flavor. Why do people toast pecans? Toasting nuts draws […]