In Addition To Being A Complement To Cuisine, These Are 4 Benefits Of Peas For Health

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JAKARTA - Peas are not only attractive as a complement to cooking or eaten by themselves, but also have many health benefits. Reporting from Real Simple, Thursday, February 10, each half-cup serving (about 170 grams) of peas contains 62 calories, along with a number of vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients. Here are the benefits for the health of the body.

Contains lots of fiber

Each half cup of fresh peas contains 4 grams of fiber. In comparison, the recommended amount of fiber for adult women is 21-26 grams per day. The insoluble fiber contained in oolong beans will be useful for giving a feeling of fullness, regulating appetite, and improving digestion.

Healthy heart

Eating fiber-rich foods can lower the risk of heart disease. Aside from their fantastic fiber content, peas are loaded with heart-healthy minerals like magnesium, potassium and calcium. Potassium is important for lowering blood pressure, and calcium from dietary sources (and not from supplements) has been shown to reduce the chances of developing heart disease, while magnesium is responsible for transporting calcium and potassium to the heart.

Supports the immune system

Peas have basically everything you need to support your immune system, including 13 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, plus vitamin E, zinc and antioxidants to help your body fight various infections.

Helps regulate blood sugar

Fresh peas have a relatively low glycemic index (GI), so they keep your blood sugar from spiking. The fiber and protein in peas can also help keep you full longer between meals.