Green Peas: Food of the Week

Green Peas are in the peak of their season.

This week we celebrate green peas, another of our favorite spring vegetables. Green peas are a great addition to your menu because in addition to their concentration of vitamins and minerals they also provide the carotenoid phytonutrients, lutein and zeaxanthin, which are known to promote vision and eye health. Not only are green peas highly nutritious, their wonderfully sweet flavor will appeal to everyone's taste buds, making them a favorite addition to your entire family's Healthiest Way of Eating.

Nutritional Value

A quick look at the nutritional profile of green peas will show you why we include them among the World.s Healthiest Foods. They are a rich source of the energizing B vitamins including B1, B2, B3, B6 and folate, which are essential for the proper metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. One cup of cooked green peas also provides 46% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin K, 38% DV for vitamin C and 36% DV for dietary fiber.

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