{"product_id":"newberry-pecans-16-oz-bags","title":"Newberry Pecans 16 oz bags","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot only are Newberry Pecans a sophisticated snack, they’re heart-healthy as well! Dense in nutrients and power-packed protein, our pecans are the perfect treat for low-cholesterol diets. You can’t eat just one, so grab a healthy handful! But be sure to share… that’s just good Southern manners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHEALTH BENEFITS OF PECANS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps with weight loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces the risk of certain cancers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-inflammatory benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents skin problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-aging benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates hair growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents hair loss                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     \n\u003ch2 class=\"heading_interior_subhead centered\"\u003ePecans May Protect the Mind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte_newberry narrow w-richtext\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEating about a handful of pecans each day may play a role in protecting the nervous system, according to a new animal study published in \u003cem\u003eCurrent Topics in Nutraceutical Research\u003c\/em\u003e. The study, conducted at the Center for Cellular Neurobiology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, suggests adding pecans to your diet may delay the progression of age-related motor neuron degeneration. This may include diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers suggest vitamin E – a natural antioxidant found in pecans – may provide a key element to neurological protection shown in the study. Antioxidants are nutrients found in foods that help protect against cell damage, and studies have shown, can help fight diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease. Lead researcher Dr. Thomas Shea, Ph.D and his research team carried out a number of laboratory studies on three groups of mice specifically bred to demonstrate severe decline in motor neuron function that are commonly used in studies of ALS. Each of the three groups was fed a control diet or one of two diets containing differing amounts of pecans ground into their food. Standard testing methods were used to determine how well the mice scored relative to motor neuron functions, both before and after they were provided with one of the three diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMice provided a diet supplemented with pecans displayed a significant delay in decline in motor function compared to mice receiving no pecans. Mice eating the diet with the most pecans (0.05%) fared best. Both pecan groups fared significantly better than those whose diets contained no pecans. The result was based on how the mice performed in highly specific tests, each of which compared mice on the control diet with mice consuming pecan-enriched diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"The Missouri Tea Company ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53215421137216,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/7814\/6624\/files\/pecans-front.png?v=1790280685","url":"https:\/\/missouriteacompany.com\/en-ca\/products\/newberry-pecans-16-oz-bags","provider":"The Missouri Tea Company ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}