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Heart-Smart Eating Can Be Delicious and Nutritious
( Family Features ) Keeping your heart in good shape starts at mealtime . Fortunately , there ’ s no reason to skimp on flavor to spread the love to your heart .
For example , homegrown American Pecans are a naturally sweet , heart-smart ingredient you can add to salads , vegetable side dishes , oatmeal and other whole grains – or enjoy on their own as a snack . Their unique mix of “ good ” unsaturated fats , fiber , plant sterols and flavonoids add up to make pecans a powerful , hearthealthy food .
Each 1-ounce serving provides 18 grams of unsaturated fat with zero cholesterol or sodium . In fact , American Pecans are certified as a heart-healthy food by the American Heart Association ’ s ® Heart- Check Certification Program . According to the U . S . Food and Drug Administration , scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts , such as pecans , as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease .
Try adding a colorful , flavorful twist to a simple salad by combining crunchy kale with fresh pecans , pomegranate seeds and pears for a tasty , heart-healthy meal you can feel good about .
For more recipes , nutrition information and cooking tips , visit americanpecan . com .
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