POWER OF PECANS :Including them in diet can protect from heart attacks if you're overweight

Pecans may help protect overweight people from heart attacks, according to  new research.

The study, from Tufts University, Massachusetts, shows how a diet in which 15 per cent of calories are obtained from the Mexican nut improved participants' insulin sensitivity.

The scientists believe that the healthier fats found in pecans may account for be particularly effective at helping preventing cardio-metabolic diseases.

However, a small study size of just over 20 individuals means that further research is needed.

Pecans may help protect overweight people from heart attacks, according to  new research.

The study, from Tufts University, Massachusetts, shows how a diet in which 15 per cent of calories are obtained from the Mexican nut improved participants' insulin sensitivity.

The scientists believe that the healthier fats found in pecans may account for be particularly effective at helping preventing cardio-metabolic diseases.

However, a small study size of just over 20 individuals means that further research is needed.(daily mail health)