Why You Should Eat Peas: A Doctor Listed the Beneficial Properties

15.12.2023 13:11

December is the time when queues form at stores for canned peas.

However, you cannot do without this product when preparing holiday dishes.

Even canned products contain many useful components that have a positive effect on the body.

But it is much better to choose fresh or frozen peas.

This was stated by nutritionist Elena Solomatin in an interview for Sputnik radio.

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She reminded that peas have a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract and improve immunity.

Peas can be served as a side dish or a separate dish, but they are also a great addition to salads. Do not forget about the benefits of porridge and pea soup, which help to get rid of hunger for a long time, saturate the body with vitamins.

The nutritionist reminded that peas are a heavy food, which means that it is better to avoid this product if you have gastrointestinal diseases, kidney stones, gout, and high uric acid levels.

Earlier we talked about how to replace peas in Olivier salad.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor