benefits of peas

Benefits of Peas

41. Improves Digestion
The high dietary fiber content of peas makes them a good digestion aid. The fiber also improves the metabolism of the body in general by improving digestion. Greenpeas are at their best soon after their harvest since much of sugar content in the seeds rapidly convertd into starch. If you have to store at all, place them in the vegetable compartment inside the home refrigerator, set at high relative humidity where they keep fresh for 23 days. Frozen seeds can be used for several months.
42. Good for EyeSight
Peas have adequate amount of antioxidant flavonoids like lutein, carotenes, zeaxanthin as well as vitaminA. Vitamin A is one of the essential nutrients which are required for maintaining the health of mucus membranes, skin and eyesight.
43. Benefits of Vitamin C
Snow peas are a good source of vitamin C which is involved in the production of collagen, thus helping to keep our skin firm. Being a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals. Thus, eating foods rich in vitamin C such as snow peas enables your skin to fight oxidative damage.
44. Fights Inflammation
Peas contain skin friendly nutrients such as vitamin B6, vitamin C and folate (folic acid). These nutrients can effectively counter inflammation and free radical damage that rob the skin of its natural stores of collagen and elastinproteins that keep your skin firm, toned and in bounce back shape.
45. Treatment of Chilblains
Chilblains are swellings and inflammations of the fingers and toes due to cold temperatures in winter. Green peas are a natural remedy for chilblains. For this purpose, boil green peas in water. Straining out the peas, mix 1 teaspoon sesame oil to this water and foment your fingers in it for some time. Afterwards, wash with this water. This will significantly lessen swelling, inflammation and discomfort.
46. Peas for Glowing Skin
You can boil some peas and grind to make a paste. Apply this all over your body and face. Scrubbing with this paste will provide you with a glowing skin. Green peas are one of the common ingredients in winter season dishes in the Indiansubcontinent. Fresh peas are added to variety of mouthwatering recipes like Aaloo mutter, mutterpaneer, muttergajjar...etc with added spices, garlic, coriander leaves, onions, and tomato.
47. Soothes Burns
To soothe the burning sensation, you can apply a paste of fresh green peas on the burnt area. Peas mix well with other complementing vegetables like potato, carrot, beets, onion, artichokes,
48. Benefits of B Vitamins
As stated earlier, peas are a good source of B vitamins such as folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. These vitamins aid in the creation of red blood cells which carry oxygen and nutrients to all body cells including those of your scalp, follicles and growing hair. Deficiency of these vitamins can cause shedding, slow growth or weak hair that is prone to breaking.
49. Prevents Hair Loss
Vitamin C is an important mineral as it is involved in collagen formation which is required by the hair follicles for optimal growth. Even minor deficiencies of this vitamin can lead to dry, brittle hair that breaks easily. Green peas stand out as an environmentally friendly food. Agricultural research has shown that pea crops can provide the soil with important benefits. First, peas belong to a category of crops called nitrogen fixing crops. With the help of bacteria in the soil, peas and other pulse crops are able to take nitrogen gas from the air and convert it into more complex and usable forms. This process increases nitrogen available in the soil without the need for added fertilizer.
50. Available in winter from December
Green peas are available in winter from December till April. Mature seeds, split and dried green peas are available all the year round. Peas are sold either in fresh, frozen and canned form. When shopping for green peas, choose fresh, firm pods which are full, heavy in hands and brimming with seeds. They should have a velvety and smooth skin and their color should be a lively medium green. Avoid wrinkled, over matured or yellow colored pods. They should not be puffy, water soaked or have a mildew residue. Ensure that the pods have peas of sufficient number and size; and there is not much empty space in the pod. You can check this by gently shaking the pod and noticing if there is a slight rattling sound. Unlike green peas, snow peas have flat pods. When purchasing snow peas, you can see the shape of the peas through the nonopaque shiny pod.