Green pea or Matar is a part of the legume family which is commonly available during the winter season. These tiny seeds can be added to several foods. The garden peas (Green peas) are thought to have originated from the field pea that was native to central Asia and the Middle East.
The green pea is widely recognized as one of the first food crops to be cultivated by humans. Peas were apparently consumed in dry form throughout much of their early history and did not become widely popular as a fresh food until changes in cultivation techniques took place in Europe in the 16th century. Peas are now grown throughout the world in nearly every climatic zone and are widely consumed in both fresh and dried forms.
Peas are a popular cool-season vegetable cultivation that is typically green, often golden yellow, and formed like beans.
Initially, green peas were only grown during one season, but because of advances in agricultural science, they are now available all year round. They have been a staple of human diets for many centuries and are consumed all across the world.Green peas are technically not veggies. They belong to the family of plants known as legumes (plants with seeds in pods), which make seed-producing plants that generate pods.
Legumes also include peanuts, beans, chickpeas, and lentils.Due to their high starch content, green peas, potatoes, corn, and squash are categorized as starchy vegetables.
So green peas are frequently prepared and available for sale as vegetables. They come in packaged, fresh, or frozen types.
Takes care of vision : The carotenoid antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin can be found in peas. Cataracts and age-related vision problems are two chronic eye illnesses that can be prevented with the help of these nutrients. Cataracts and macular degeneration can be prevented by limiting exposure to blue light, and lutein and zeaxanthin do just that.
Keeps digestive system healthy : Coumestan, an antioxidant found in peas, may help prevent stomach cancer Peas are also a good source of fibre, which facilitates digestion by removing waste products from the digestive tract.
Anti-Inflammatory and Beneficial to the Immune System : Antioxidants found in abundance in peas aid in the development of a healthy immune system. Antioxidant nutrients found in peas include the following.
Controls Blood Sugar : Peas are a great source of both fibre and protein, both of which aid in the digestion of starches. Peas assist maintain healthy blood sugar levels because their protein and fibre content slows the digestion of carbohydrates. The blood sugar levels of persons with type 2 diabetes have been shown to fall after eating a high-protein diet.
The glycemic load of peas is likewise quite modest. This implies that after consuming them, your blood sugar is less likely to jump suddenly.
Takes Care of Heart Health : Plaque development in blood vessels has been linked to oxidative stress and inflammation. Peas are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, both of which fight oxidation, inflammation, and plaque formation.
The peas' mineral content, which includes magnesium, potassium, and other beneficial elements, also helps reduce hypertension.
Excellent Iron Supply : The iron content in peas is high. The most common cause of anaemia is a lack of iron in the diet. Haemoglobin deficit occurs when the body is unable to produce enough healthy red blood cells to transport oxygen across the body. Strength and resistance to exhaustion are two of the benefits of iron.
Reduces Body Fat : Peas are a quick and easy way to lose weight because of their small size. Compared to other legumes like beans and cowpeas, peas have very few calories and very little fat. Peas have a low calorie content, with 81 per 100 grammes. The increased fibre content aids with weight loss as well. When you eat meals high in fibre, you feel full faster, which prevents you from overeating.
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