3. Beneficial Fiber for Weight Loss

Most nuts, including pecans, give you more fiber, making you feel full, so you eat fewer calories. “Pecan is the best nut for the lowest number of carbohydrates and highest in dietary fiber,” says Deborah Malkoff-Cohen, a New York City registered dietician.

2. Pecans are Good for Men’s Prostate

Pecans contain the compound beta-sitosterol, a steroid that may relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate.

1. How to Best Eat Pecans

Pecans are used in many desserts, like muffins, cookies, and pies. But the healthiest way to eat pecans is on top of yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, and salads.

Pecans, like many other nuts, could cause allergic reactions if you have a sensitivity to nuts. Eat nuts in moderation due to the amount of fat and calories.