PEAS

With the holidays rapidly approaching 😱 definitely always on the look out for things to do with the small ones. This is a great after school / holiday activity to get them interested in food - shelling peas.💚

Peas are a perfect veg for children. They contain nearly every vitamins and mineral out there👍👍👍Sorry, they aren’t really a veg though, technically a legume (so the same as a chickpea or a peanut!) but because they are high in starchy carbs we treat them as a vegetable.

BUT what really stands them apart is their SUPER impressive protein content - one of the best sources of #plantbased protein out there. 🙌 Making them a #vegetarian ‘s best friend. 💃🏻 They aren’t a complete source of protein like meat is so we often pair peas with another protein source - for instance the Caribbean classic rice and peas 🇯🇲

Only downside of peas is they contain what we call anti nutrients 👎- lectins and phytic acid which may impair absorption of certain nutrients (such as iron and zinc) and cause bloating. To combat this don’t overdo the pea portion - 1/3 a cup maximum if they do bloat you, make sure you eat them fully cooked and if they still give you gyp, consider soaking and #sprouting.🌱
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