May Be Protective Against Some Chronic Diseases

Green peas provide a good number of heart-healthy nutrients including magnesium, potassium, and calcium. High-protein diets may help avoid high blood pressure, which is a key risk factor for heart disease. They may also be beneficial to heart health. Green peas and legumes' high fiber content has been demonstrated to reduce total cholesterol and "bad" LDL cholesterol, both of which raise the risk of heart disease when elevated. Green peas also include flavonols, carotenoids, and vitamin C, which are antioxidants that have been demonstrated to lessen the risk of heart disease and stroke by preventing cell damage.

Eating green peas on a daily basis may lessen the risk of cancer, owing to its high antioxidant content and capacity to reduce inflammation in the body. Green peas also include saponins, which are plant chemicals with anti-cancer properties. Saponins have been proven in multiple studies to help prevent several forms of cancer and to have the capacity to decrease tumor development. Furthermore, they are high in some nutrients known to reduce the risk of cancer, including vitamin K, which may be especially beneficial in lowering the risk of prostate cancer.