Lose Pounds By Adding Pecans

By Adding Pecans (NAPSA)—For people trying to watch their weight, here’s newsto go nuts over! An article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that nuts such as pecans can aid in weight loss and maintenance. Research indicates that pecans can packa lot of nutrition under their shell. According to the research, nuts makepeople feel full so they tend to eat less. Pecans also jump-start the metabolism. Someofthe fat in pecans is not absorbed by the body, further explaining why study sub- jects who eat calorie-dense nuts tend to not gain weight. “Because they contain mostly mono-and polyunsaturated fats, the good fats, just a handful of pecans can provide a healthful and filling snack for weight- conscious consumers,” said Kimberly Jack, registered dietit- ian with the National Pecan Shellers Association. For more information about the health benefits of pecans, visit www.ilovepecans.org.