Peas are one of the oldest known plants. Their nutritional value is really impressive: peas are rich in minerals, iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, they contain a large amount of B group vitamins, as well as vitamins PP, C, E, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium . Vegetable proteins in peas are made up of important amino acids: cysteine, cizino, tryptophan, methionine, etc. Peas are a great protein source and they can easily replace meat. In addition peas are much easier to digest. They are very popular in countries such as India or Sri Lanka, where people tend to cook many vegetarian dishes.
A lot of people avoid eating peas due to the fact that they promote the release of gas. However, you should know something before you set this opinion in your head:
- First of all, the only people who may have problems with gases after eating peas are those with a sensitive stomach or those who have problems with their digestive tract. Second, in order to avoid this side effect, you should keep dry peas in water overnight and then cook them. Third,green peas are completely harmless, as well as the pea puree.
- Another myth claims that peas cause weight gain. In fact,peas contain a lot of 100g contain approximately 300calories.However, this applies only for dry peas. So those who are afraid to gain weight should instead choose fresh, frozen or canned peas.