Peas are the oldest plant, popular even in the Stone Age. In ancient Greece peas were the staple food of the ordinary people. Millennia later, they remain on the menu of people all over the world. It's like that not only because they are delicious, but also because they are a very healthy food.
Let's see what makes them healthy and what peas contain.
Composition of peas
The calorie content of fresh green peas is 81 kcal and that of dried peas is 298 kcal.
Nutritional value of 100 g of fresh peas: proteins - 5.0 g, fat - 0.2 g, carbohydrates - 8.3 g.
Nutritional value of 100 g of peas (grains): proteins - 20.5 g, fat - 2 g, carbohydrates - 49.5 g.
In terms of protein content, this food product can easily be compared to meat. The large amount of carbohydrates makes it an excellent energy food.
What vitamins do peas contain
- Retinol (vitamin A) - provides tissue regeneration, supports the hormonal system and skin condition;
- Carotene (provitamin A) - helps strengthen the bone system and tooth enamel, improves vision;
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - strengthens the human immune system, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and the protective functions of tissues from the action of free radicals;
- Vitamins of group B (pyridoxine, thiamine, riboflavin, folacin) - thanks to these vitamins, the metabolic processes are improved and cell aging is slowed down.
Peas also contain an extensive cocktail of very rare trace elements: iodine, fluorine, zinc, selenium, manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, iron, chromium, silicon, vanadium, titanium, tin, zirconium, aluminum , strontium. This contributes to supplying the body with energy, a person more easily tolerates physical activity and active brain function.
As soon as possible, cook Pea Stew, Chicken Drumsticks with Peas or a Delicious Pea Soup.
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