The peas arrived in Europe from the East. This wild herbaceous plant was cultivated especially in India and China. In Tibet, peas were considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
Chemical and vitamin content
Like many legumes, peas have a rich chemical composition. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, macro and micronutrients, amino acids and fiber. The following table lists the most important vitamins and minerals:
| Name | Quantity in µg (in 100 g of dry product) |
| Vitamin RR | 6 |
| Vitamin E | 0,8 |
| Vitamin B9 | 16 |
| Vitamin B6 | 0,3 |
| Vitamin B5 | 2,3 |
| Vitamin B2 | 0. 15 |
| Vitamin B1 | 0,8 |
| Vitamin A | 2 |
| Selenium | 13 |
| Zinc | 3,1 |
| Manganese | 1,8 |
| Iodine | 5 |
| Iron | 6,6 |
| Match | 330 |
| Magnesium | 108 |
| Calcium | 110 |
| Sodium | 33 |
Caloric content of peas per 100 grams (boiled in water, dry granons)
Energy value of boiled peas in water
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Proteins: 6 g.
- Fats: 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: 9 г.
- Caloric value: 298 kcal
- Proteins: 20. 5 g.
- Fats: 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: 49 г.
- Fiber: 11. 2 g.
Protein content: 22% of the daily amount allowed in 100 g of dry cereals. Fiber content is 56%. Guisantes, like other legumes and cereals, have a high carbohydrate content: 35% of the norm. Therefore, they must be controlled to avoid excessive weight accumulation.
What are the properties of peas?
The benefits
Normal peas are not valued in haute cuisine – more exotic varieties are used (chickpeas, Mungo Jew). But eating yellow peas is very beneficial for the body. Small children and pregnant women are especially recommended.
For women (including pregnancy and breastfeeding)
- Increases the hemoglobin level, which descends drastically during menstruation.
- Vitamins and minerals favor skin health, nails and hair.
- Guistes improve the function of the gastrointestinal tract, help normalize the weight.
Pregnant and infant women will benefit from peas. They eliminate constipation, which usually appears during pregnancy. Due to their chemical composition (folic acid in particular), they have beneficial effects on the formation of children’s nervous and bone systems.
For men
Guisantes contain more than 20% protein. They favor the growth and regeneration of muscle tissue. Amino acids help face the growing physical stress. As a result, the muscles increase in size and become more elastic.
Legumes keep the cardiovascular system healthy and their regular consumption reduces the risk of infarctions and strokes. Guistes are also good to prevent inflammation of the genitourinary system and improve power. Folic acid present in the product is useful not only for future mothers. It improves the quality of seminal fluid, which is useful for families who plan to have a child.
For children
First, the product has a positive effect on the health and teeth of the child. If consumed regularly, it improves digestion, increases energy levels and has a beneficial effect on brain function. Guisantes can be included in the children’s diet from 1 year. In early childhood, they may not tolerate it, so you have to abandon it or consult with the pediatrician the size of the portions.
They deserve their benefits for weight loss. Guistes help replace the balance of vitamins, micro and macronutrients caused by diet reduction. In addition, they regulate the gastrointestinal tract and eliminate the impurities of the intestines thanks to their high fiber content.
A restricted diet can cause a lack of proteins. This causes muscle wear and decreases the amount of muscle tissue. Guisantes can help maintain muscle tone. Guisantes are also an excellent soothing of hunger: the feeling of satiety will not abandon him for long hours.
HEALTH HAZARDS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Guisantes are not harmful if consumed with sense. Keep in mind that they have a high carbohydrate content. Some diets (for example, atkins diet) demand a low intake of these nutrients, so peas should not be included in the diet. However, the carbohydrates they contain are “complex.”Their digestion is slow, do not cause glucose peaks and, in moderation, are not harmful to the body.
Another contraindication is gastrointestinal diseases. Guisantes slightly increase gases; A healthy person will not notice any change. However, people prone to flatulence and diarrhea will feel discomfort. They should not be eaten in acute cases of stomach and intestinal diseases. Nor is consumption recommended in case of high blood coagulation and renal inflammation.
Special uses
In the kitchen
Guisantes are a usual food in CEI countries. It is very revered in the Eastern states, where the old recipes have been transmitted from generation to generation. The product is easy to introduce in the daily diet. Can be used to prepare
- soups;
- porridge and potato puree;
- soups, porridge, potato puree;
- stews;
- stews;
- Pancakes;
- salads;
- appetizers (for example, hummus).
Gutante flour can be used to make bakery products and pea puree can be added to wheat flour products: cakes, fried and baked cakes and even meatballs.
How to cook peas
Guisantes are not the fastest cooking. Boil them implies several steps:
- Soak them in cold water for 5-10 hours. You can leave them all night; It is not necessary to put them in the fridge.
- Drain the water and rinse the granons with cold running water. At this time, eliminate any impurity or excess starch.
- Pour cold water over the peas and put them to cook. Heat over medium-low heat. The lid must be closed.
- The boiling time is 40 minutes. By then, the peas will be soft.
If the peas are cooked for more than an hour and are still not softened, it is most likely that they are too mature granars. It is better to throw them.
How many peas can be eaten up to date (+ to lose weight)
The amount you can eat depends on the type of peas you have. For sweet green peas, they eat fresh, no more than 200 g. This is equivalent to a small bowl. In the case of cooked peas, it is recommended to eat no more than 100 g per day, complementing them with vegetables and vegetables.
What to combine them
Guisantes combine well with products containing meat, smoked and cooked. Fresh products such as bacon, sausages or meat cuts with bone can be easily added to porridge and soups. The spices also round the flavors:
- basil;
- chilli;
- ginger
- turmeric;
- Zira;
- nutmeg;
- curry;
- black pepper.
Guisantes combine well with onions, carrots, tomatoes and peppers. In India, Bryndza is usually added to the peas, and in China you can find ice cream and sweet peas. From the Soviet era there is a recipe of “corn palomites” made with peas: the grains are dried in an oven and then (if desired) are fried in a pan.
For medicinal purposes
For stomach burning
Guisante flour is an old popular remedy. Dry grains are ground in a coffee grinder (a blender can spoil them). The resulting dust is diluted with warm water until a liquid sour cream. Eat 1 tablespoon of the mixture with an empty stomach. The flour “will cover” the stomach walls and reduce its secretion.
For constipation
Guisantes are a wel l-known remedy against constipation. Fiber and proteins of peas help to get rid of constipation. As before, pea flour diluted in water will be needed. A teaspoon of peas of peas must be taken after getting up and before bedtime.
For headaches
The peas dust takes dry and then drinks with water. Two teaspoons of the product, ingested after eating or dinner, are enough. Flour has an antispasmodic effect – as a result the headaches disappear.
In Urolithiasis
For renal calculations a decoction made of green peas are used. The grains are chopped and poured with water in the proportion of 1: 4. After a couple of hours, the peas are infused – the resulting liquid must drink three times a day at a rate of 100 ml.
For spleen cysts
Spleen cysts are a dangerous disease. Guisante remedies can complement the treatment prescribed by a doctor, but they cannot replace it. Recipe for a remedy to relieve the course of the disease:
- Soak a glass (150 g) of dry peas in hot water throughout the night.
- In the morning the murky water is drained. Guisantes must rinse under a jet of cold water.
- Cold water is poured again on them and boiled for half an hour over medium heat under a lid.
- The boiled peas are eaten on an empty stomach and before bedtime for 14 days.
The food is taken without salt, spices, dressings or bread. Fresh herbs can be added. The soaked peas relieve swelling, reduce inflammation and eliminate cell impurities.
For cystitis
For the acute forms of cystitis, a pea broth is taken. A glass of peas is washed and poured into 0. 5 l of water. He puts the pot over high heat and boils for 5 exact minutes. These peas are not suitable for consumption. The decoction itself can be drink during the day to relieve inflammation – some sips each time.
For pustules and boils
Pustules and boils can be cured with a compress. Guisante flour with warm water is diluted until a puree. The mixture is applied to gauze or cotton. The material should be well fixed on the body and then pray tightly in transparent film. The compress applies for an hour.
For cough
Infusion is used for minor colds. A spoonful of peas is poured into 150-200 ml of boiling water. After 6 hours, the infusion is ready. It must drink 4 times a day, some often.
Dermatitis
Another leather ailment, which shows pea recipes – dermatitis. 50 g of peas are poured in 150 ml of boiling water and left infusion for 4-5 hours. The infusion is applied in the form of lotions on the irritated areas: it relieves inflammation and itching.
For toothache
An unusual popular remedy to alleviate toothache is a macerate of pea oil. Olive oil and dry peas are mixed in a proportion of 2: 1. The grains are boiled in the oil for half an hour, over low heat. After cooking, the oil is filtered through a gauze or other cotton cloth. It means rinsing your mouth 2-3 times a day.
For detoxification
This recipe is used by Indians who eat raw food. Raw peas are used to detoxify the organism: thick fiber clean the intestinal walls and drain excess fluid. When swelling in the stomach, the peas absorb impurities and expel them naturally. 1 teaspoon of peas flour is taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
In homemade cosmetology
Guisantes are an unusual ingredient in homemade cosmetology. However, peas puree helps improve young skin, aged, fat, dry and problematic. Guisantes are versatile for their chemical composition:
- Vitamin K clarifies the skin and eliminates pigmentation.
- Group B vitamins revitalize damaged cells.
- Amino acids normalize the lipid content of skin layers and stimulate collagen and elastin production.
- The starch absorbs excess skin fat.
There are two ways to prepare dry peas for a mask. The first is to boil them and make them puree. The second is to grind the dry peas in a coffee grinder and pour boiling water over pea flour.
Fresh peas mask
Fresh green peas are easy to find in summer. The tasty puree can be used pure or completed with an egg yolk. The mixture is applied for 15 minutes. Hydrates, whiten the skin and regenerate the cells after sun exposure. It is best to use a mask batch.
Black Point Mask
Dry flour of peas is mixed with crushed oat flakes and poured over boiling water in 1: 1 proportion. A few drops of natural lemon juice (not essence) are added. The mask is applied to the clean face for 5-7 minutes and then clarifies without a cleaning product.
Rejuvenedora mask
They mix a couple of tablespoons of peas flour or pea puree with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and diluted with 1 teaspoon of boiling water. Apply the mask for 20 minutes and clarify with warm water. The composition improves the elasticity of the skin, the nourishes, smoothes the fine wrinkles and whites the pigmentation of the age.
