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Peas |
Peas are part of the legume family. Grown in pods, peas are packed with nutrition. There are basically three types: garden peas, snow peas, and snap peas.
Peas are an ancient vegetable.
Green peas are winter crops. Fresh green peas are readily available from December till April.
However dry seeds or products of seeds like split peas, flour...are made available in the markets all around the year.
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HEALTH TIPS |
- Peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetable, rich in health benefiting phyto-nutrients, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants.
- Peas contain a fair amount of Vitamin C, which is our body’s main antioxidant protection against viruses and diseases, and perhaps even some cancers.
- Green peas slow down the appearance of glucose in the blood and thus, help keep the energy levels steady.
- Green peas have been found to aid energy production, nerve function and carbohydrate metabolism.
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