Hooray, Pecans!
April is National Pecan Month! How exciting! 
So, what’s so great about pecans?
- Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals – including vitamin A, vitamin E (a natural antioxidant), folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc.
- One ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber.
- Pecans are a natural, high-quality source of protein that contain very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol.
- Nearly 60 percent of the fats in pecans are monounsaturated and another 30 percent are polyunsaturated, leaving very little saturated fat in pecans.
- Pecans are naturally sodium-free, making them an excellent choice for those on a salt- or sodium-restricted diet.
- Pecans may even help lower cholesterol and support weight loss.
- Pecans are delicious and they make a great addition to oatmeal, salads, entrees, and desserts.
Additional information to help you celebrate National Pecan Month:
Delicious and Nutritious Pecan Recipes
Tips for Buying and Storing Pecans
I’m sure you’re not surprised that this morning’s breakfast included those amazing and wonderful pecans! 
In the mix:
- 1/2 cup dry oats
- 3/4 cup vanilla soy milk
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
- Strawberries
- Lots of pecans (cooked in and on top)
So good! And satisfying!
Tuesday’s Dinner
Last night, I ended up having a great workout at the Y, but by the time I got home, showered, made dinner, ate dinner, and got settled, it was much too late for me blog. I was pooped! So, now you get to read about my dinner bright and early today!
Dinner was a homemade pizza made on a thin crust Boboli with marinara, shredded cheddar and mozzarella, sliced ham, Sasquatch Jerky, and pineapple chunks. The combo of flavors was de-lic-ious! This was one of the best homemade pizzas I have ever made!
I’m usually not much of a meat eater, but the ham and Sasquatch Jerky added a TON of flavor to the pizza.
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My plate…
For dessert, I ate my favorite treat: a toasted Sandwich Thin with almond butter and peanut butter and chocolate chips. It was heaven like usual!
Question of the Day
Would you rather be well-known for your intelligence or beauty?
Leanne — April 1, 2009 @ 7:07 am
Thanks for getting me hooked on those Boboli crusts, Tina! I bought a thin one last weekend and the pizza turned out great. As far as your question, I would say intelligent, although I’ll admit that sometimes I fantasize about being a VS Angel LOL… How sweet of a job THAT would be!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — April 1, 2009 @ 7:19 am
yum… LOVE Pecans! What a great month!
Between both of those options, I’d actually rather be known for having a positive influence on someone’s life and being a good person. But if I had to pick beauty or brains, I’d much rather have the brains — Then I could figure out a way to get some beauty thrown in the mix, too
Kristie Lynn — April 1, 2009 @ 7:33 am
For some reason I can’t get myself to like Pecans… I love most other nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios), just not Pecans. Hmm.
And I’d rather be known for my intelligence, although I know people who have appeared to get further in life with the beauty haha. But I like what Shannon said about a third option
VeggieGirl — April 1, 2009 @ 8:01 am
**What’s great about pecans = THEY HAVEN’T BEEN RECALLED YET!!!
life coach jen — April 1, 2009 @ 8:06 am
How on earth do you know that it’s national pecan month? I’m always impressed with your knowledge.
Mel — April 1, 2009 @ 8:19 am
I totally did not know all of that stuff about pecans. They are so yummy!
I’d by far rather be intelligent, beauty fades. Although looking good does have it’s perks.
Jenny — April 1, 2009 @ 8:20 am
yay pecans!! And that pizza looks amazing
Definitely known for intelligence, because beauty fades!
K — April 1, 2009 @ 8:21 am
Love ‘em! I always think it’s funny how some people pronounce them as pe-cans and others pecahns – I’m a pecahn girl
Mara @ What's For Dinner? — April 1, 2009 @ 8:42 am
Now I want pecan pie, which makes me think of that scene in “When Harry Met Sally” where he says “I would be proud to partake of your pecan pie”
erinbee. — April 1, 2009 @ 8:48 am
good thing april isnt national pistachio month eh?
and as for your question..i dont so much worry about
it since i am already known for both. ;] haha. kidding!
ttfn300 — April 1, 2009 @ 8:49 am
Mmm, pecans
let’s hope they’re not recalled next :-/
zestycook — April 1, 2009 @ 8:52 am
I do love Pecans! I am loving that pizza too Tina
Meg C. — April 1, 2009 @ 9:11 am
Pecans I could take or leave, but Hawaiian pizza I can definitely get on board with! Isn’t it delish? Don’t let anyone tell you it’s gross, there are too many people out there who are afraid to try it, but it’s their loss bc it’s soo yums
brandi — April 1, 2009 @ 9:15 am
well…i’ll have to have some pecans, soon!
I love pineapple on pizza – it’s so good!
I would rather be known for being intelligent, I guess. or funny! Funny.
Sarah W. — April 1, 2009 @ 9:17 am
oh I love me some pineapple on pizza!!!! yummmmm
Bridget — April 1, 2009 @ 9:25 am
YUM!!! I made a ham and pineapple boboli pizza like a week ago too!! So yummy! That jerky sounds amazing thought!
Shelby — April 1, 2009 @ 9:37 am
I’ve never tried a pecan before! *GASP* Maybe I’ll pick some up today!
rhodeygirl — April 1, 2009 @ 9:43 am
obviously I’d rather be beautiful. Intelligence is fleeting.
ok ok ok just kidding. Intelligence for sure. In fact, I used to hate it when guys would always tell me I was beautiful, but never say anything like “great point” or “you’re a smart girl” or something like that. Who cares if he thought I was pretty if he thought I had rocks for brains!!!!
Emily — April 1, 2009 @ 9:48 am
Tina,
I’ll have to let my mother know this is national pecan month…she looooves pecans. Too funny!
And I would rather have all the smarts. If I was smart enough I’d figure out how to trick everyone into thinking I was beautiful!
With Love,
Emily
Cathy — April 1, 2009 @ 9:55 am
Hmmm, beauty or brains? I would love to have both- but to choose one over the other, I guess it would have to be brains. I feel like no matter what, women aren’t satisfied with who they are. If you are beautiful you may wish you had more brains and visa versa. However, like someone said above, I wish I looked like one of the VS angels! That wouldn’t be such a bad gig! LOL!
Sarah — April 1, 2009 @ 10:12 am
Yeah for celebrating pecans! I feel like they’re so often overlooked because walnuts have omega-3′s.
Victoria — April 1, 2009 @ 10:17 am
Intelligence – 100 times over. My husband loves pecans. They’re his favoprite granola ingredient.
Erica — April 1, 2009 @ 10:21 am
Hooray for pecan month! Such a great nut. Can you imagine if it was pistachio month?? Both breakfast and din din look delicious. And of COURSE your dessert! Love that! Such a yummy snack
. Intelligence for sure! Although I’m with the others- both would be just wonderful haha. Have a great day Tina!
Lara — April 1, 2009 @ 10:25 am
That pizza looks especially tasty to me right now for some reason!
Good info about pecans! I didn’t know they were so fiberous!
Michelle — April 1, 2009 @ 10:36 am
My intelligence, however a little beauty thrown in wouldn’t hurt
Kara — April 1, 2009 @ 10:46 am
Pecans are so wonderful!! Plus so many benefits, wow!
I think intelligence, because that can help you get places that beauty cannot.
Erin — April 1, 2009 @ 10:48 am
(((pecans)))
I ♥ Boboli crusts.
In my line of work, beauty gets you no where. So, I’d rather be known for my brains.
Run Sarah — April 1, 2009 @ 10:48 am
Pineapple on pizza is my fav! I would rather be known for intelligence any day.
Michelle Hisae — April 1, 2009 @ 10:50 am
Definitely my *beautiful* brains.
Intelligence IS beauty!
Have a great day!
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) — April 1, 2009 @ 10:53 am
I love pecans!
I think it would be nice to be known for my beauty for a day just to see what it’s like. ha!
sue — April 1, 2009 @ 11:35 am
yay pecans! i had a pecan pie larabar yesterday and thought why don’t i eat pecans more often? they’re delicious!
Melissa — April 1, 2009 @ 11:38 am
I need to try that dessert, i just don’t trust my self with a whole bag of chips!
Jaime — April 1, 2009 @ 11:54 am
Not one comment about the Sasquatach jerky? Crazy!
Can I be known for both beauty and intelligence? Some days I feel like one, and other days I feel like the other!
Katie — April 1, 2009 @ 12:08 pm
Your dessert looks decadent!
I think I’d rather be known for my intelligence, but that’s a tough question.
Lynne — April 1, 2009 @ 12:26 pm
That pizza looks great!
Thought provoking question, but I would rather be known for my intelligence.
runningwithin — April 1, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
I’d rather be known for both, however I used to do high fashion modeling, so honestly when someone compliments me on something to do with my personality or intelligience it means so much more to me than complimenting me on looks. I think looks don’t say a lot about you, so intelligence and personality is more important and should be valued more.
Lindsey (fiteats) — April 1, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
What is a sandwich thin? That looks heavenly!
Hangry Pants — April 1, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
I love pecans! I think they’re my favorite nut.
Intelligence, definitely.
Emlod10 — April 1, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
oh we have a pecan tree in our backyard…love TEXAS pecans!
http://www.goodecompany.com/detail.aspx?ID=1 YUM
Mari — April 1, 2009 @ 1:44 pm
I heart pecans!
I would like to PC about it and say Intelligence but honestly it is both.
BTW Tina, you totally inspired my bfast this morning lol. I had Kashi Oatmeal with chopped strawberries, Cinnamon Puffins, 1 tbsp of TJ almond butter, and sprinkle of splenda…it was soooo delish! I gave you a “shout out” on my blog =)
kristi — April 1, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
I love pecans!!!! I think if I had to pick, I would be both, HA! Can I pick both? Okay, if I must pick one, I would have to say my interrligence. I think if you are intelligent, beauty comes with it. I don’t know if that makes any sense, but when I was single (that was a while ago)and first started looking at dating, I like any other young person looked for the most good looking people around to find that not all of them were that great. I then met someone who wasn’t the most attractive person but he became more attractive to me because of his intelligence and personality. Okay, I think I went on way to much about this….
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kristi — April 1, 2009 @ 2:03 pm
And, if I could spell intelligence, that would help, lol!
Marianne — April 1, 2009 @ 4:03 pm
Great looking ham & pineapple pizza. It’s one of my favourite combos.
Meg — April 1, 2009 @ 5:55 pm
That pizza looks awesome! I don’t think I would’ve caught on to the sausquatch thing at all! Hawaiian is my fave kind of pizza!
I would def rather be known for my intelligence!
lee (for the love of peanut butter) — April 1, 2009 @ 6:02 pm
intelligence, for sure. great question!!!
do u eat the whole sandwich thin or just half?
Tina — April 1, 2009 @ 7:03 pm
@lee (for the love of peanut butter): Just half, but sometimes I eat the whole thing. It depends on how hungry I am.
CaSaundra — April 1, 2009 @ 7:31 pm
Definitely intelligence because beauty is only skin deep and can disappear in time, but intelligence has a better way of sticking with you =)
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Evanna — June 11, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
OMG this pizza…. yummy. I love pizza a lot, but your blog is better than pizza. I comes there every day… you are perfect!