Peas? In a juice? - Well, why not?One of the great advantages of juicing in terms of improving your consumption of healthy vegetables is that virtually anything goes.You may not be massively keen on eating peas twice a week at lunch or dinner, but throwing a handful of them into a fruit or sweet vegetable juice represents no chore at all.The humble little pea boasts a whole range of health benefits that make it a worthwhile addition to your juicing arsenal.The unique arrangement of phytonutrients in peas make them excellent antioxidants.The fibre content is helpful for maintaining good digestive health and the relatively high protein content for a vegetable makes peas great for those pursuing a vegetarian diet.Also a great source of omega 3 and 6 oils, peas are a great low calorie food and a delicious component of many juices.
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Peas Health Benefits:
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Antioxidant benefits from vitamins C, E, omega oil and zinc content
Evidence to suggest peas helpful for regulating blood sugar and type 2 diabetes
Polyphenols particular to peas called coumestrol reputedly important in the prevention of some gastric cancer