Peas
The pea is most commonly the small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Each pod contains several peas, which can be green or yellow. Botanically, pea pods are fruit, since they contain seeds and develop from the ovary of a (pea) flower.
Benefits of Peas
- Green peas contain a decent amount of heart-healthy minerals, such as magnesium, potassium and calcium.
- Diets high in these nutrients may be helpful for preventing high blood pressure,
- It is a major risk factor for heart disease ( 19 , 20 , 21 ).
- They may also have a positive effect on heart health
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