Green peas are an extraordinary accumulation of healthy nutrients. They have an exceptionally strong cancer fighting components. Unfortunately, there has been a lack of research on green peas. This is probably due to the fact that they are a branch of the legume (bean) family.
Green peas contain large quantities of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Some of the anti-inflammatory nutrients are found only in green peas. They additionally contain quantities of Omega -3 fats, and assist in lowering the risk of heart conditions stemming from type II diabetes. There is a high fiber content in peas which assist in the regulation of the digestive tract. The fiber also regulates the breakdown of the starches in the digestive system and assists the passage of carbs.
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients are particularly helpful in maintaining health. The plaque that builds up in our blood vessels starts with excessive oxidative stress and inflammation. Few foods exist that are as focused on preventing these conditions from building up plaque in our arteries. Moreover, these heart healthy nutrients are the primary way to reduce the risk of type II diabetes. Peas additionally protect against stomach cancer which is caused by low anti-inflammatory nutrients.
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...considering the nutritional values of green peas,how could one not love them...i love green peas..the succulant taste when it pops with every bite..simply delicious..bake them,saute them,treat them as fillings in the pie,tacos,pita bread or simply that toast - i would enjoy them in every way you could name them..
its not easy to find fresh green peas over here,considering the tropical climate..so i would buy them from the stores..i especially love green peas packed by watties as they are snap frozen to perfection..recently,i got the chance to enjoy freshly picked green peas..discovered them when i made that short trip to wang kelian,at the thailand border..the experience was like being a kid in a candy store : i was so excited seeing them alongside other fresh produce like mushrooms,asparagus and broccoli..i have never spent rm50 on veges before like i did that day...
on a lower note,green peas would never convert me into being a vegetarian..still love those fresh carnivorous flesh..
and this was what i had for breakfast : ......(at loss on what to name the dish....very simple to prepare -just heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat..then stir in chopped onion and garlic; i added prawn n egg(optional); then let it cook for about 5 minutes.next, in goes the frozen peas, and stir in chicken stock...season with salt and pepper...cover, and cook until the peas are tender, about 10 minutes...
wolla...diggg in...
