Peas Are Nutritional Powerhouses
Spring is a great time to put fresh green peas on your menu. Sweet and tender, they’re best briefly steamed or eaten raw, fresh from the garden or the farmer’s market.
Peas are legumes so they have some of the same qualities as beans. They’re a good source of protein, high in fiber, and have folate, iron, zinc, and lutein, the carotenoid with a proven record of helping to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
Peas contain nutrients that can help prevent heart disease and high cholesterol, diabetes and constipation. Add them to salads, rice, or sautéed mushrooms — or make them the main attraction in a creamy fresh pea soup.
Don’t forget to include these tiny protein-packed nutritional powerhouses in your meals this Spring!
