The researchers found that eating about three-quarters of a cup of pecans a day lowered the LDL cholesterol by 10 percent after four weeks and by 6 percent after eight weeks. Total cholesterol was lowered as well. It's true that nuts are high in fat and calories. Pecans are 53 percent fat by weight. Three-quarters of a cup contains 459 calories and 47 grams of fat.
Pecans also are high in vitamin E and provide extra fiber.
And they contain small amounts of copper and magnesium, which may help cut your risk of heart disease. Pecans, the fruit of a large hickory tree native to North America, are particularly popular in the South. Commercial orchards are prevalent in New Mexico, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. Pecan Soup 2 cups pecan halves 6 cups beef broth 1 stick butter 2 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion 1 clove garlic, pressed 2 Tbsp. Melt butter in large sauce pan, add onions and cook five minutes over medium heat until soft.