A pecan-rich diet appears to reduce the risk of diabetes type 2, stroke and heart disease in overweight and obese adults

In March 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to compare a pecan rich diet with an isocaloric control diet similar in total fat and fibre content, but no nuts, on risk factors related to cardiovascular disease and diabetes type 2 in healthy middle-aged and older adults who were overweight or obese. The study lasted for 4 weeks. Results showed that, compared to the isocaloric control diet, a pecan-rich diet improved insulin resistance and beta cell function. Pecan consumption was also seen to reduce the risk of diabetes type 2, stroke and heart disease.

McKay DL et al. A Pecan-Rich Diet Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients; 2018 Mar 11;10(3) [Epub ahead of print]

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