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- Indian\'s used to be like \"Pass the Peas, Please!\"
- Green peas are a very filling food, mostly due to the high amounts of protein and fiber they contain.
- Green peas are fairly low in calories and contain several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Why Green Peas? 1. Weight Loss: Peas are a low fat and a low calorie food type. Hence, they are mostly included in vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian diets, due to the ease in managing the body weight. Green veggies are already considered as a source of good health, but when talking about peas, they help in managing your weight effectively. Peas are relatively low in calories when compared to cowpeas and beans. 2. Immunity: High levels of antioxidants in peas prevent several reactions in the body that may cause serious diseases. They are rich sources of many minerals such as iron, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese etc. which enhances the immune system of your body. 3. Blood Sugar: High fiber and protein content in peas makes sugar digestion slower. Peas do not contain any extra sugars like white sugar or chemicals and hence, it enables blood sugar regulation in the body. Pea proteins play a very important role in this action. 4. Improves Digestion: The high dietary fiber content of peas makes them a good digestion aid. The fiber also improves the metabolism of the body in general by improving digestion.