May Harvest of the Month - Peas!
Peas Information
Peas Nutrition
LINK(S): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/green-peas-are-healthy#section2
- Green peas or garden peas are the small spherical seed inside the pod from the Pisum sativum plant.
- There are a variety of different kinds of peas
- Yellow peas, black-eyed peas, purple peas, snap peas and snow peas
- Peas are part of the legume family
- They are not technically a vegetable, but are mostly consumed as a starchy vegetable
- Starchy vegetables examples: potato, corn and squash
- They are not technically a vegetable, but are mostly consumed as a starchy vegetable
- Peas have been a part of the diet for over hundreds of years
- They are consumed all over the world
Peas Nutrition
- High in fiber and protein content
- Very filling
- Help aid in controlling blood sugar
- Low in calories
- Rich in antioxidants
- Help aid in health benefits
LINK(S): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/green-peas-are-healthy#section2