Green Peas rich in fibre – Lifestyle News Update | Events | Fashion | Top Buzz https://www.newzito.com Newzito - Trending Lifestyle Portal Sat, 25 Jul 2020 09:43:19 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.newzito.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/favicon-newzito-150x150.png Green Peas rich in fibre – Lifestyle News Update | Events | Fashion | Top Buzz https://www.newzito.com 32 32 Benefits of Green Peas, this wonder veggie has many advantages https://www.newzito.com/benefit-of-green-peas/ Sat, 18 Nov 2017 12:22:03 +0000 https://www.newzito.com/?p=1841 The green peas we eat, which is a part of almost all winter vegetables and you always wondered why were you forced to eat it as a kid. This tiny vegetable is full of nutrition. It is actually the seed of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Peas are readily available in the winters and are …

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]]> The green peas we eat, which is a part of almost all winter vegetables and you always wondered why were you forced to eat it as a kid. This tiny vegetable is full of nutrition. It is actually the seed of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Peas are readily available in the winters and are rich in vitamins and minerals. Apart from that peas are also abundant in protein and phytonutrients that are beneficial for your body. Here we bring to you some amazing reasons why you should include this veggie in your diet.

Rich in Fibre

Leaving oatmeal behind, green peas top the charts when it comes to the amount of fibre it gives to your body. The amount of fibre in half a cup of green peas is equal to one full cup of oatmeal. As we all know fibrous foods make you feel fuller and keep bingeing at bay. According to various studies it is found that fibre lowers cholesterol and also brings down the risk of stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Reverse aging

Peas consist of antioxidants such as flavonoids, catechin, epicatechin, carotenoid, alpha carotene that not only neutralize the free radicals in your body but also protects the cell damage. Apart from this it also repairs the damaged cells.

Immunity Boost

The peas are high on minerals which enhance the immune system such as iron, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese that help keep all common infections away. They are also a great source of vitamin C that keep away cold and flu and the harmful effects of pollution which is major concern these days.

Prevent Hair Loss

These tiny green pearls are also rich in B vitamins such as folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 which help enhance the creation of red blood cells and boost oxygen supply to the scalp and increases hair growth.

Vision gets Better

The presence of lutein, which is a natural plant pigment in green peas can prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. Peas also contain vitamin A which is essential for the health of your eyes. Adding half a cup of peas in your diet daily keeps your eyes protected.

Protects against Alzheimer’s

Peas consist of vitamin K which helps in regulating calcium in bones and brain. According to studies this wonder vegetable can effectively guard the brain from neuronal damage. Vitamin K helps protect you from Alzheimer’s.

Fight Stomach Cancer

A study has found that consuming green peas daily along with other veggies reduces the risk of stomach cancer because it contains a polyphenol called coumestrol that is known to be effective against stomach cancer. All you need is two milligrams of coumestrol every day to keep stomach cancer at bay and one-cup serving of peas contains around 10 milligrams.

 

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