These tiny jewels, about the size of beads, pack a powerful nutritional and health punch. When it comes to peas, the saying that good things come in little packages is unquestionably accurate. These spherical seeds, which are produced by the Pisum sativum plant, are a nutritious addition to any dish, including salads, soups, and even crostini! Peas belong to the class of foods known as legumes. Plants known as legumes produce pods that contain seeds or beans. Lentils, soybeans, chickpeas, and all varieties of beans are additional foods that belong to the legume family.
Peas' rich vitamin, mineral, antioxidant, and phytonutrient content offers a number of significant health advantages, from protecting your eyes from disease to preventing some cancers. The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are found in peas. These vitamins and minerals assist in defending your eyes against long-term illnesses including cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Blue light, which causes cataracts and macular degeneration, is filtered by lutein and zeaxanthin.
Your digestive system will benefit greatly from peas. Pods' high fiber content aids in maintaining healthy digestive health. Fiber makes the stool more substantial, which promotes more regular, easy bowel movements. It also contains a lot of iron. The main factor causing anemia is iron deficiency. Hemoglobin shortage results from a lack of iron, which prevents your body from producing enough healthy red blood cells that deliver oxygen. You gain strength from iron, which helps fight weariness.
Peas are one of the finest meals for boosting immunity since they are high in vitamin C. Furthermore, peas' insoluble fiber content lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke. Peas also aid in maintaining the body's ability to regulate blood sugar. Have them in your soups, stews, gravies, or sandwiches, as it also aids in boosting sperm motility and count. Make sure you don't lose out on the goodness of these wonderful and healthy pods, as described in the book "Healing Foods": "Glycodelin- a chemical found in snow peas-can help strengthen sperms and boost their capacity to fertilize an egg.
PDO I Ayesa Gay A. Bejerano, RND
References:
8 Incredible Benefits of Peas You May Not Have Known
https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/8-incredible-benefits-of-peas-you-may-not-have-known-1798358
What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Peas
https://www.eatthis.com/what-happens-body-eat-peas/
Health Benefits of Peas
