Field / Lima Peas

Field Peas, also known as Lima Peas, are a nutritious and versatile legume used in a variety of culinary traditions. Known for their creamy texture and mild, slightly nutty flavor, Lima Peas are popular in both savory and sweet dishes. They come in various sizes, ranging from small to large, and are valued for their nutritional content and adaptability in cooking.

Benefits

Boost Your Immunity
Field Peas are rich in fiber, folate, B vitamins and protein, which help in reducing inflammation. They also contain phytonutrients called isoflavones that have powerful antioxidant properties and help in boosting immunity.
Field Peas are also an excellent source of Copper, iron, zinc and vitamin B6 which all are associated with improving the immune system. All these nutrients help in increasing the number of white blood cells, which in turn helps in defending the body against the attack of the disease.
Prevent Cancer
Field Peas contain a wide range of cancer-fighting plant chemicals, specifically, isoflavones and phytosterols which are associated with reduced cancer risk.
Lower Cholesterol Level
Field Peas are rich in soluble fibers which play an important role in controlling blood cholesterol levels. Field Peas also contain saponins and phytosterols, which help lower cholesterol.
Anemia Prevention
Field Peas are a great dietary source of iron that can help in fulfilling the body’s requirement of mineral and avoid anemia. This is the reason to advise to taken field Peas in the diet regularly to the women who are pregnant, lactating and menstruating, growing children and individuals at high-risk of anemia.