New Delhi: Green peas are well-packed with nutrients that vegetarians should not miss. Here are some incredible health benefits of green peas which will make you prepare Matar paneer, Matar pulao and other green pea recipes more often.
Digestion
Peas can do wonders for your digestion. The high fibre content present in pods helps in maintaining good digestive health. Fibre adds bulk to the stool, thereby enhancing smoother bowel regularity. Feel free to include them in your salads, sides, stews and curry.
Good Source of Iron
Peas are a good source of iron. Iron deficiency is the leading cause of anaemia. If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells thereby causing haemoglobin deficiency. Iron helps combat fatigue and gives you strength.
Good for eye health
Peas can also do wonders to your eyes. Peas are packed with carotenoid pigment lutein. Lutein is known to reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration or loss of vision in old age. Peas can also boost eyesight.
Good for heart
The insoluble fibre content present in peas helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Apart from this, peas also help in ensuring stable blood sugar regulation in the body.
Weight Loss
The bite-sized peas can help you shed some quick pounds too. Peas are low in fat and also immensely low on calories as compared to heavier legumes like beans and cowpeas. 100 grams of peas contains only 81 calories. The high content of fibre plays a role in weight reduction. Fibre helps induce the feeling of fullness which keeps you from bingeing on other foods.
Good for skin
Peas are an excellent source of Vitamin C, which plays a significant role in the production of collagen. Collagen helps keep the skin firm and glowing. Vitamin C also protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals. The antioxidants help fight oxidative damage caused by the free radicals. The antioxidants which are present in it such as flavonoids, catechin, epicatechin, carotenoid and alpha-carotene helps prevent signs of ageing too.
