Small green pods grown in winter months, green peas are sweet fruits where each pod contains a number of peas. Though botanically a fruit, it is commonly used as a vegetable. Boiling or steaming makes them sweeter.
This dish made with green peas and coconut is high on fibre and protein making it an ideal vegetable to enjoy in this winter season. The huge amount of fibre content in green peas is beneficial in lowering total cholesterol and have a positive effect on overall health.
Continue ReadingPeas Creamy Sandwich made with goodness of nutrition rich peas & curd. Both ingredients are very rich in protein which helps keep you feeling full longer.
Continue ReadingPeas are low-fat but high-everything-else. A cup of peas has less than 100 calories but lots of protein, fiber and micronutrients.
Continue ReadingCooked peas have more minerals than raw peas. A cup of cooked peas has 2.5 milligrams of iron, 62 milligrams of magnesium and 187 milligrams of phosphorus, compared to raw peas' 2 milligrams of iron, 48 milligrams of magnesium and 157 milligrams of phosphorus.
Continue ReadingGreen Peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetables rich in health promoting phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Fresh, tender peas are relatively low in calories, 100 g of green peas carry just 81 calories and no cholesterol.
Continue ReadingAs a source of vitamin K, manganese, thiamin,copper, vitamin C, phosphorous, and folate, green peas offer a remarkable nutrition profile.
Continue ReadingAdults need 1 mcg of vitamin K per kilogram of body weight, which means a 75k g adult would need 75 mcg of vitamin K a day. Just 100 g steamed broccoli provides 145 mcg of vitamin K, so this nutrient can be easily achieved through diet alone.
Continue ReadingCorn is packed with high nutrients which are useful for a human body in many ways. It ensures idyllic functioning of several internal systems such as cell generation and prevents constipation and various other digestive problems. It is a boon for diabetic people. This nutrient packed starchy snack is low in total fat and has no saturated fat, sodium or cholesterol. It is high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber.
Continue ReadingGreen Peas have an impressive nutrition profile. Their calorie content is fairly low, with only 62 calories per 1/2-cup (170-gram) serving. About 70% of those calories come from carbs and the rest are provided by protein and a small amount of fat.
Continue ReadingPeas are rich in vitamin C, which makes it one of the best immunity building foods.The bite-sized peas can help you shed some quick pounds too. Peas are low in fat and also immensely low on calories as compared to heavier legumes. 100 grams of peas contains only 81 calories.
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