Top 3 Benefits of Peas

Peas are highly nutritious, delicious and tasty, and are enjoyed by almost everyone all around the world in many dishes like Sweet Pea Salad, Aloo Matar, Pasta with Peas, Peas and Mint Pesto, Orecchiette with Bacon, Herbs and Peas, and many more delicious delicacies. They are produced majorly in countries like China and Russia, followed by United States, Europe, Canada, etc. Consuming half cup of peas can provide you with almost 3 times less calories of a single ice cream cone, with 4 grams protein, and many other health benefits. They also have low GI or Glycemic Index, which doesn’t spike the blood sugar levels, and also feeds the good bacteria present in the intestine. Let’s now begin the blog on Top 3 Benefits of Peas that will surely shock you. So, get ready to dive into an ocean of information about peas.

NO 1 Highly Nutritious and are a Great Source of Protein

Green peas are low in calories, with only about 60 calories in 170 grams serving, but are full of vitamins and minerals. 70% of the calories comes from the carbs, and the rest are from protein and fat. Half cup (170gm) peas has 11gm Carbs, 4gm Fibre, 4gm Protein, Phosphorous, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Thiamine and Folate. 

The protein present in the peas helps to reduce the appetite, and the fibre slows down the digestion and makes you feel full, therefore making it a great food item for people wanting to lose weight, and wanting to live a fit and healthy life.

NO 2 Controls Blood Sugar Levels

Peas have low glycemic index (or GI), which is a measure used to know how rapidly will the blood sugar levels will rise after eating a particular food item. And many researches have shown that eating low-GI foods helps in regulating the blood sugar levels. What’s more, is that the peas are full of protein and fibre, making them beneficial for controlling blood sugar.

NO 3 Benefits Digestion

As peas are full of fibre, it feeds the good bacteria present in your intestines, keeping them healthy and also prevents the outgrowth of unhealthy bacteria. It also reduces the risk of many diseases in the digestive system.

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