Tender green peas flood the markets in winter. Peas are a much-loved veggie, and can be used in a range of dishes.

There are different kinds of peas such as snow peas, sugar snap peas, and garden peas. No matter what variety, peas are loaded with complex carbohydrates, fibre and protein.

Their nutrient profile includes potent antioxidants coumestrol and polyphenol, essential vitamins K, C, B1, folate and minerals like manganese, copper, phosphorus all these powerful nutrients works well to promote health.

Regulates Blood Sugar

Green peas have a low glycemic index food, are high on fibre and protein making it an ideal vegetable to be added in diabetic’s meal plan that helps in regulating blood sugar spike. The fibre slows gastric emptying time, keep you satiated and helps to normalize blood sugar level in type 2 diabetes.

Prevents Cancer

Green peas are a powerhouse of potent antioxidants such as coumestrol and polyphenol that are beneficial in lowering risk of stomach cancer. The presence of healthy saponins in green peas removes the cholesterol from the digestive tract and prevents the growth of cancer cells.

Improves Digestion

The abundance of fibre in green peas are proven to benefit the digestive health. The fibre feeds the good bacteria in the intestine, keeps them healthy and thwarts off bad bacterial growth. Thus, it lowers the risk of inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and colon cancer. In addition, the insoluble fibre adds bulk to the stool and eases food and waste to pass more rapidly through the digestive system.

Good For Heart

Green peas are super-rich in heart-healthy minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium all these nutrients maintain blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease. The huge amount of fibre content in green peas is beneficial in lowering total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol(bad) and have a positive effect on heart health. In addition, it is also loaded with antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids and vitamin C that lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Healthy Skin

The goodness of vitamin C plays a vital role in the production of collagen, that helps to keep the skin glowing and radiant. Green peas are also piled up with an impressive profile of antioxidants such as flavonoids, catechin, epicatechin, carotenoid and alpha-carotene that prevent free radical damage of the cells and signs of ageing too.