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Pea Recipe
Besides being high in protein, fresh green peas
are a good source of pectin and other soluble fibres, which help control
blood cholesterol levels. The pods are high in insoluble fibre, which help
prevent constipation. They also provide vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin,
iron, and potassium. Snow peas, but have more vitamin C and iron. |
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Peas may help reduce your risk of developing
certain cancers, high cholesterol, and macular degeneration. Studies suggest
that the pigment chlorophyll in peas may deter certain chemicals from
causing DNA damage to cells. Peas also have lutein, a carotenoid that
appears to prevent colon cancer and eye diseases such as machular
degeneration and cataracts, and lysine, an essential amino acid vital for
collagen synthesis and tissue repair. Protease inhibitors found in peas are
compounds that may help to diminish the rate of division in cancer cells.
Saponins are cancer-fighting phytochemicals thought to neutralize
carcinogens in the digestive tract and promote healthy levels of
cholesterol. And tryptophan, an amino acid, helps to maintain proper levels
of serotonin, which regulates mood. |
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