As soon as the winter starts vegetable markets gets fulfilled with green fresh peas.Kids and elders everybody likes to eat peas.Flat and circular half moon shape are different types of shapes of peas.If cold wind and moisture is available then peas grow very fast.There 2-10 peas in every pod.Wrinkled peas are more sweet.Old pea pods becomes yellowish day by day and the taste also decrease.Avoid buying such yellowish peas.If there are small holes in pods then it is decayed inside.Nowadays we get packed frozen peas it should be washed properly because it contain lot of salt.Dry peas are also available in grocery stores whole year.Peas are good for those who are on diet.Peas makes our bones strong.It is the best tonic for pregnant women.It is the best tonic for pregnant women.It acts as a security guard for our heart.It helps to keep our digestive system properly maintained.It helps to increase red blood cells.Peas grows well in land with good moisture.Peas are used in many recipes.It is used in rice, fast food, curries and also eaten directly.Sprouted peas are also very nutritious and are easily available in the market.
Nutritional value :
Fat, Protein, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Carbohydrate, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A, B6 and C.
Medicinal uses :
- Those who want reduce their are suggested for a proper diet.These people should keep peas regularly in their diet.Peas contain good proportion of fibers.It gives the feeling of fulfilled stomach.We do not feel hungry.If we are on diet we feel tired after doing some work.Our energy goes down because proper nutrients do not enter our body.Peas take care of our bones, skin, eyes, muscles etc.Protein is also present in good proportion in peas.So peas should be regular in our diet.
- In our body there is fluid named as Homocysteine.If this fluid increase its level in the blood then it has bad effects on our bones.Bones starts becoming hollow.It gives rise to Osteoporosis.Also the problem Osteomalacia problem occurs in the bone.The bones become weak.Bones and joints start paining.It even pains while sitting and standing.Peas help to reduce this level of Homocysteine.Vitamin B6 and Folic acid present in peas helps for this work.Even calcium is also present in peas which maintains hardness of bones.It also makes our teeth and nails healthy.To absorb calcium in our body phosphorus and vitamin K is required which is present in peas.To keep our bones, teeth and nails strong eat peas regularly.
- Peas contain Niacin which reduces the useless fats called Low Density Lipoproteins.Niacin helps to increase useful fats called as High Density Lipoproteins in our body.Low Density Lipoproteins gives rise to high blood pressure.This gives stress on our heart and various heart problem occurs.Peas reduces this Low Density Lipoproteins to keep our heart healthy.So peas should be in our diet regularly.
- Peas are good source of vitamin A.Also it has beta carotene which turns into vitamin A after entering our body.In addition to these, peas contain zea xanthin and lutein which are phytonutrients.All these vitamins and phytonutrients are good for our healthy eyes.Phytonutrients protect retina of our eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays.The vitamins present in peas makes eyes sharp and healthy.Our eyesight does not become weak.Vitamin E and C works as a shield for our eyes.These all vitamins protects on eyes from toxins generating in our body and also protects from harmful effects of dust on eyes.So for healthy eyes eat peas regularly.
- In winter season our skin becomes dry.The glow of skin gets reduced.The moisture level goes down.Skin starts itching and and wrinkles also start coming on face.Cracked heels problem also occur.In such problems ointments containing vitamin E are given.In such conditions start eating peas.Peas contain good amount of vitamin E.It provides moisture to the skin and increases its flexibility.It gives glow to our skin.For healthy skin eat peas regularly.