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Green Peas Nutrition Facts And Health Benefits

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Green Peas Nutrition Facts And Health Benefits

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  1. Green Peas Nutrition Facts And Health Benefits

  2. * A pea is a most commonly green, occasionally purple or golden yellow, pod-shaped vegetable, widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. The seeds may be planted as soon as the soil temperature reaches 10 °C (50 °F), with the plants growing best at temperatures of 13 to 18 °C (55 to 64 °F). * Peas are probably originated in the sub-Himalayan plains of north-west India. Now, this versatile legume is one of the major commercial crops grown all over the temperate and semi-tropical regions. * The pea is most commonly the small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Each pod contains several peas. * green peas are believed to be one of the earliest food crops that the mankind succeeded to cultivate. * Peas are grown all over the world these days. It is their rich nutritional profile that makes them a part of many popular food preparations.

  3. * These spherical seeds not only add a sweet and starchy flavor to many cuisines, but also impress the people from all age groups with their aesthetic appeal. * They are rich in a variety of antioxidants like Vitamin A, C and E that are helpful in maintaining good heart health. * These essential nutrients are also useful for maintaining the bone strength. * The phytonutrients present in them also showcase anti-oxidant properties that are required to deal with the damaging free radicals present in the body. * For being rich in folic acid, green peas are recommended items for the pregnant women. * Those suffering from high cholesterol problem can also consider taking them in adequate amount. * Alpha-linolenic acid is a healthy omega-3 fatty acid which is found in adequate amount in green peas.

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