Fisher Pecans, Chopped are high in fiber and low in carbohydrates. Its a perfect for desserts or other sweet treats. Nineteen important vitamins and minerals can be found in the pecan. New research shows that adding just a handful of pecans to your diet each day may help inhibit unwanted oxidation of blood lipids, which can help in preventing both arteries, build up and coronary heart disease. The researchers suggest that this positive effect was in part due to pecans significant content of vitamin E, a natural antioxidant. Native to the South Central US and Northern Mexico, pecans have been enjoyed for centuries by Native Americans for their delicious taste and nutrition.