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By JACKIE LYNCH

3 great reasons to eat plenty of peas

Peas are an excellent source of vitamin K, a much-overlooked nutrient which is vital for our bone health.

We need vitamin K to produce osteocalcin which strengthens our bones by hardening the calcium which is used in the bone renewal process.

They’re packed with the antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc as well as other protective plant compounds called polyphenols.

These help to keep your immune system in great shape, so you’re less likely to come down with niggling colds and infections.

Peas also contain a number of nutrients which support heart health: they’re an unexpected source of omega 3 fatty acids which support a healthy vascular system and reduce the risk of blood clots.

They’re also rich in B vitamins, which play a crucial part in regulating high levels of homocysteine which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Combined with the naturally anti-inflammatory properties they contain, eating peas regularly could be a great way to be kind to your heart.

How peas boost energy

As well as being rich in protein, peas are a great source of fibre, which is the ideal combination to maintain stable blood sugar levels.

This can keep you going for longer and help you avoid those energy dips which leave you feeling tired and irritable. Peas are also a surprisingly good source of iron.

Healthiest ways to eat peas

Instead of boiling peas in a large pan of water, try shallow frying them in three tablespoons of water for about three minutes.

The minimal contact with the water and the short cooking time will help to avoid the water-soluble B vitamins and vitamin C from leaching out of the peas…

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