Just in time for the festive season, before we start exchanging gifts and sweets, a new healthy option for all your indulgences has hit the headlines. Pecans – A nutritional powerhouse rich in vitamins and minerals, a special nut from a species of hickory tree. To help people enjoy the benefits of this nut this festive season, American Pecans has partnered with Hyatt Group for its special festive menu.The Indulgent American Pecans Festival.” It is currently being run at the Lobby Lounge (Grand Hyatt Mumbai), Soul Pantry (Andaz, Delhi), and Tinello (Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad) till November 15, 2024.

The unique menu, which includes some of the most delicious dishes, has been curated by renowned nutritionist, author and columnist Kavita Devgan. “This menu is a combination of health and indulgence, and effortlessly celebrates this (otherwise) difficult marriage,” she explained.

The menu included pecan dips with bread and crackers. It also included pecan flatbread, toasted pecan smoothies, pecan-based desserts and more.

Pecans are a powerhouse of nutrients. they include:

• Vitamin A
• folate
• niacin
• riboflavin
• thiamine
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin E
• calcium
• Iron
• magnesium
• manganese
• phosphorus
• zinc

Mr. Sumit Saran, Country Market Representative, American Pecan Council, said, “With their natural goodness and versatility, pecans have become an integral part of modern diets across the world. We envision similar trends in India and pecans “We see immense potential for pecans. The demand is only going to grow as more discerning Indian consumers discover this wonderful nut, its health benefits, its taste and ways to incorporate pecans into their daily routine.”

Nutrients per serving

One ounce of raw pecans, or 19 halves:

• calories:196
• total fat: 20.4 grams
• monounsaturated fat: 11.6 grams
• polyunsaturated fat: 6.1 grams
• cholesterol:0 mg
• sodium:0 mg
• carbohydrates: 3.9 grams
• dietary fiber: 2.7 grams
• Sugar: 1.1 grams
• protein: 2.6 grams

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