Story Ideas for Journalists
Are you interested in doing a feature on pecans? The National Pecan Shellers Association invites you to browse for story ideas about issues of interest to consumers, health professionals and food industry professionals. Contact Jon Krueger for assistance with background information and interviews.
Pecans May Help You Live a Healthier Life
Clinical research shows eating about a handful of nutritious, antioxidant-loaded pecans each day may help prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, prevent gallstones and aid in weight loss. For more information, visit Nutrition in a Nutshell.
Tips for Buying, Storing and Using Pecans
These tips from the National Pecan Shellers Association will be helpful for any pecan buyer.
Pecans May Improve Your Love Life
Did you know that if the body doesn’t get enough zinc, it may have difficulty producing testosterone – a key hormone in initiating sexual desire in men and women? Pecans provide nearly 10% of the recommended Daily Value of zinc. So pass on the oysters and reach for a handful of pecans. For more information about the nutrients in pecans, check out our Nutritional Breakdown of Pecans chart.
History of the “All-American Nut”
Pecans are known as the “All-American Nut for a good reason. They are the only tree nut native to North America. Learn more about the history of pecans by visiting our History of Pecans webpage.
From the Tree to Your Table: Information on the Pecan Shelling Industry
Learn more about the pecan shelling industry, which helped produce more than 500 million pounds of pecans in 2007. See our webpage From the Tree to Your Table for more information.
Why Cook with Pecans?
Pecans are nutritious, long-lasting, versatile and provide a sweet, savory crunch and texture to a number of recipes. For more information on cooking with pecans, check out NPSA’s Perfect Performance with Pecans brochure.