\ Some eat, others in fear of digestive ailments reach for them relatively rarely. Legumes such as peas, beans or chickpeas are a great source of many valuable nutritional values. They can be a cheaper alternative to meat dishes, which will saturate you for a long time. How does peas be used in the kitchen, for whom will be a good nutritional choice and who should not eat peas? We suggest.
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In stores you can find several types of peas. Both green sugar peas and scale peas belong to the bean family. Green peas, which we usually add to vegetable salad, is a variety of scales, it is collected before it matures, while Yellow scales are harvested when the beans are already ripe. On store shelves in the vegetable and fruit department, you can also find fresh green sugar peas. It has a sweet taste, you can eat it entirely as an independent snack or an addition to salads.
Peas is a great source of vegetable protein, which is a building substance of the body, affects muscle work and meal satiety. Therefore, peas can be a great substitute for meat in the vegans and vegetarians diet. Present in it Dietary fiber also increases the feeling of invasion, additionally has a great effect on digestion, turns up the intestinal work, and also helps to ensure normal sugar and blood cholesterol. We also find a complex in peas group B vitaminswhich, among other things, help to care for the cardiovascular, nervous and muscular systems. Additionally contained in peas potassium helps regulate blood pressure, calcium and phosphorus strengthen bones and teeth, a Magnesium has an effect supporting the work of the heart, brain and muscles. There is also no shortage of here valuable antioxidantswhich help neutralize the harmful effects of oxidative stress, and also have anti -inflammatory, anti -cancer and anti -aging properties.
It is worth reaching for a peas on a slimming diet, because it is filling and will turn up the metabolism well. In addition, 100 g of peas is only about 118 kcal. Peas will also be a great choice for people who struggle with insulin resistance or diabetes. It has a low glycemic index, and also the ingredients it contains help maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Who shouldn’t eat peas? Despite the fact that peas is very healthy, it will not be a good nutritional choice for everyone. This applies above all people who struggle with ailments related to the work of the digestive system, including intestinal disorders, ulcers or reflux. Large amounts of peas are also not indicated in the case of people suffering from thyroid gland.
What can you do with peas, except for the previously mentioned pea soup? Cooked peas can be used in many ways. As Protein addition to salads, pasta and vegetable soups. You can also conjure up with peas Delicious pea cutlets. Cook half a glass of peas, then crush them with a fork, add the egg and your favorite spices. Mix everything, form chops, coat them in breadcrumbs and fry them until golden brown.
It will also taste great as Paste for sandwiches with peas. All you have to do is mix cooked pea with a little olive oil, a few dried tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and other favorite spices.
How to cook peas? If you decide to cook broken peas (in halves), just rinse it under running water, and then cook for about 45 minutes, until tender. In the case of peas, it is best to pour cold water and set aside for the whole night. Then pour three portions of water into one portion of peas, cook for about 1.5 hours. Pea is best salt at the end of cooking.
Sources: Teragotzie.pl, fit.poradnikzdrowie.pl
