This Nut Could Be the Key to Lifelong Heart Health, Review Finds

A new review of studies found that eating pecans could lead to lower cholesterol and better overall heart health.

The review from the Illinois Institute of Technology looked at 52 studies conducted over the last 25 years over the impact of pecans on overall health, according to Fox News. The research showed that people who incorporated pecans into their diets tended to have lower levels of LDL — the "bad" cholesterol, as opposed to HDL, the "good" cholesterol.

Pecans include healthy fats in addition to fiber and antioxidants.