A series of PresentationByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

4. PEAS
Peas – best eated within minutes of picking as the sugars
rapidly turn to starch. Therefore frozen peas often taste
better than ‘fresh’ peas.

5. PEAS
The quick growing, sweet and starchy green little balls called
peas can do wonder if you include them in your meals. They
are not just tasty but also possess many nutrients that make
them a compulsory ingredient in your vegetable diet. People
often assume them as an inexpensive green vegetable
growing on the peas plant, is an ingredient that is served or
used for garnishing in cheap restaurants. But it is not so,
taking into account the various nutritious benefits that peas
provide, they can be considered as a powerhouse of the
nutritional values.

6. HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEAS/ GREEN
PEAS PLANT:

8. 1.PEAS EASE IN
WEIGHT LOSS
Peas are a low fat and a low
calorie food type. Hence,
they are mostly included in
vegetarian as well as non-
vegetarian diets, due to the
ease in managing the body
weight. Green veggies are
already considered as a
source of good health, but
when talking about peas,
they help in managing your
weight effectively. Peas are
relatively low in calories
when compared to cowpeas
and beans

9. 2. PEAS EASES
STOMACH CANCER
These tiny ingredients in
your plate have the
capacity to prevent
dreadful diseases like
stomach cancer. Its
protective polyphenol
content called coumestrol
is known to prevent cancer
which is abundant in peas

10. 3.PEAS ENHANCES
IMMUNITY
High levels of antioxidants
in peas prevent several
reactions in the body that
may cause serious
diseases. They are rich
sources of many minerals
such as iron, calcium, zinc,
copper, manganese etc.
which enhances the
immune system of your
body.

11. 4.PEAS FOR WRINKLES AND
OSTEOPOROSIS:
Anti-inflammatory
properties of peas coupled
with the action of
antioxidants helps in
prevention of wrinkles and
osteoporosis. Sometimes
inflammation can be very
tedious to handle and it is
well dealt by the
antioxidants present in
peas.

12. 5. PEAS FOR ALZHEIMER’S
AND ARTHRITIS:
Vitamin K present in peas
helps you in the
prevention of serious
diseases like Alzheimer’s
and arthritis.
In Alzheimer’s afflicted
patients, regular
consumption of peas limits
neuronal damage in the
brain. Garden peas are
considered to be the best
source of vitamin K.

13. REGULATESBLOOD
SUGAR:
High fiber and protein
content in peas makes
sugar digestion slower.
Peas do not contain any
extra sugars like white
sugar or chemicals and
hence, it enables blood
sugar regulation in the
body. Pea proteins play a
very important role in this
action.

14. 7. PEAS GOOD FOR
EXPECTANT MOTHERS:
Fresh pea pods are considered
as an excellent source of folic
acid. Folates are B-complex
vitamins that are required for
DNA synthesis inside the cell.
Research studies suggest that
adequate amount of folate rich
foods in expectant mothers
would help in preventing neural
tube defects in the newborn
babies. So, peas are good for
expectant mothers and the
health of new born babies.

15. 8. PEAS IMPROVES
DIGESTION:
The high dietary fiber
content of peas makes
them a good digestion
aid. The fiber also
improves the
metabolism of the body
in general by improving
digestion.

16. 9. PEAS FOR GOOD FOR
EYE-SIGHT:
Peas have adequate
amount of anti-oxidant
flavonoids like lutein,
carotenes, zea-xanthin as
well as vitamin-A. Vitamin
A is one of the essential
nutrients which are
required for maintaining
the health of mucus
membranes, skin and eye-
sight.

17. 13. PEAS BENEFITS OF
VITAMIN C:
Snow peas are a good
source of vitamin C which is
involved in the production
of collagen, thus helping to
keep our skin firm. Being a
powerful antioxidant,
vitamin C protects the cells
from damage caused by
free radicals. Thus, eating
foods rich in vitamin C such
as snow peas enables your
skin to fight oxidative
damage.

18. 14. PEAS FIGHTS
INFLAMMATION:
Peas contain skin friendly
nutrients such as vitamin
B6, vitamin C and folate
(folic acid). These
nutrients can effectively
counter inflammation and
free radical damage that
rob the skin of its natural
stores of collagen and
elastin-proteins that keep
your skin firm, toned and
in bounce back shape

19. 15. PEAS FOR
TREATMENT OF
CHILBLAINS:
Chilblains are swellings and
inflammations of the fingers
and toes due to cold
temperatures in winter. Green
peas are a natural remedy for
chilblains. For this purpose,
boil green peas in water.
Straining out the peas, mix 1
teaspoon sesame oil to this
water and foment your fingers
in it for some time. Afterwards,
wash with this water. This will
significantly lessen swelling,
inflammation and discomfort.

20. 16.PEAS FOR GLOWING
SKIN:
You can boil some peas
and grind to make a
paste. Apply this all over
your body and face.
Scrubbing with this
paste will provide you
with a glowing skin.

21. 17. PEAS SOOTHES
BURNS:
To soothe the burning
sensation, you can
apply a paste of fresh
green peas on the burnt
area.

22. 18. PEAS BENEFITS OF B
VITAMINS:
As stated earlier, peas are a
good source of B vitamins
such as folate, vitamin B6
and vitamin B12. These
vitamins aid in the creation
of red blood cells which
carry oxygen and nutrients
to all body cells including
those of your scalp, follicles
and growing hair. Deficiency
of these vitamins can cause
shedding, slow growth or
weak hair that is prone to
breaking.

23. 19. PEAS PREVENTS
HAIR LOSS:
Vitamin C is an important
mineral as it is involved
in collagen formation
which is required by the
hair follicles for optimal
growth. Even minor
deficiencies of this
vitamin can lead to dry,
brittle hair that breaks
easily.

24. 20. ANTI-AGING:
Peas are also helpful in
anti-aging of the skin. The
antioxidants which are
present in it such as
flavonoids, catechin,
epicatechin, carotenoid,
alpha carotene etc. are
helpful in preventing the
aging process of your
skin and tends to provide
a natural glow to the skin.