What is National Pecan Day?
On April 14th, one nut native to the United States is celebrated each year on National Pecan Day. It's also a common snack and ingredient throughout the United States.
The pecan is a member of the hickory family and is native to central and southern United States. A nut requiring a stone to crack, "pecan" is an Algonquian word, implying a nut that needs a stone to crack. Pecans are an excellent source of copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, zinc, and vitamin E. They are a good source of copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, zinc, and vitamin E. Pecans can help reduce LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol levels in the blood. They are also high in dietary fiber, which is also high in dietary fiber..
Pecans make great snacks on their own, but they also make great garnishes for other foods such as desserts, salads, or the main meal.. Pecans, sweet or savory, can add a little glamor to a dish or be the star of the show.
