Pecans

A staple of southern baking and confections, pecan trees can reach over one hundred feet in height and grow to be over 1000 years old. A fully grown tree can produce as much as 150 pounds of this heart friendly nut. Pecans are rich in vitamin B3, which helps transform food into energy, as well as sterols which help reduce cholesterol (up to 33% according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition).