Legume
Green Peas
Sweet little pods of plant protein and fiber that support digestion, steady energy, and healthy blood.
🌱 What it is
Green peas are the small round seeds of a climbing legume plant, picked and eaten fresh, frozen, or dried while still tender and sweet.
✨ How it may help
- may help support steady digestion thanks to their fiber
- may help support balanced blood sugar and lasting energy
- may help support healthy blood with plant iron and folate
- may help support a satisfied appetite as part of a meal
🥄 How to use it
Enjoy them lightly steamed, stirred into soups and rice dishes, or added near the end of cooking to keep them bright.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup cooked (160g) · about 134 calories
- Protein 8.6g
- Fiber 8.8g
- Vitamin C 22.7mg
- Vitamin K 41.7mcg
- Folate 101mcg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Their fiber and natural sugars can cause gas in large amounts, so enjoy moderate servings. People on a very low-potassium diet for kidney reasons should watch portion size, and it's best to choose plain frozen or fresh peas rather than those in heavy, salty sauces.
🍃 A note from nature
A humble pod from the garden, peas remind us that some of the simplest foods God provides carry the most quiet nourishment.