Peas and carrots are friends, and that is why we chose to talk about them in one report. They form a colorful, delicious dish rich in nutrients. They are added to rice and pasta, and they are also included in the preparation of salads.
We start by reviewing the nutritional contents of peas and carrots, roughly according to the US Department of Agriculture (US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE).
A cup of peas (145 grams):
Calories: 117
Protein: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Dietary Fiber: 8 grams
1 cup of chopped carrots (128 grams):
Calories: 52
Protein: 1 gram
Carbs: 12 grams
Dietary Fiber: 3.6 grams
What happens to the fasting body when eating peas and carrots?
Peas and carrots are great food for fasting people, as they give his body dietary fiber and protein, which helps him feel full.
Green peas are part of the legume family, which includes lentils, chickpeas, beans, and kidney beans.
Several different types of peas are available, such as yellow peas, black-eyed peas and purple peas, however green peas are the most consumed.
Protein from peas is needed by your muscles to build, as well as your body's cells.
Dietary fiber from peas and carrots maintains a healthy digestive system by promoting the transport of waste products through the intestine and improving stool mass, which helps prevent constipation.
And constipation is a problem that many fasting people face during Ramadan.
Also, dietary fiber helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and slow blood sugar spikes by slowing food absorption during digestion.
To get the best benefits of peas and carrots, we recommend that you eat them boiled, and also in the rice dishes that are added to them, it is advised to boil them, not to fry them.
Frying peas and carrots makes them absorb the oil and increase their fat and calorie content.
You can add peas and carrots to the drink.
Also, you can cut the carrots into sticks and eat them as a snack.
You can prepare pea and carrot salads, with the addition of corn, green beans and potatoes, but do not add mayonnaise.
Or, you can add mild, olive oil-based dressings.
If you insist on adding mayonnaise to your pea and carrot salad, add a very small amount, and use light mayonnaise.
What are the benefits of peas on health?
Peas contain many nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, thiamine, and folate. They also contain minerals such as manganese and iron.
Peas are also rich in polyphenol antioxidants, which may be attributed to many of the health benefits of peas.
Eating green peas may help control blood sugar, as they are rich in fiber and protein, which may be beneficial for controlling blood sugar.
Fiber slows the rate of carbohydrate absorption, which leads to a slower rise in blood sugar levels, rather than a sudden spike.
Some studies have also found that eating foods rich in protein may be beneficial in stabilizing blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Green peas contain heart-healthy minerals, such as magnesium and potassium.
Diets rich in these nutrients may be helpful in preventing high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease.
Also, the high fiber content in peas and legumes lowers total cholesterol and the bad "low-density lipoprotein. LDL" cholesterol, both of which increase the risk of heart disease when they are high.
Green peas also provide flavonols, carotenoids, vitamin C, and antioxidants that have been shown to reduce the likelihood of heart disease and stroke due to their ability to prevent cell damage.
Regular intake of green peas may reduce the risk of cancer, mostly due to the peas' antioxidant content and their ability to reduce inflammation in the body.
Green peas contain saponins, which are plant compounds known to have an anti-cancer effect.
What are the benefits of carrots for health?
Carrots contain dietary fiber and help you feel full.
Like peas, it helps prevent sudden high blood sugar, and is therefore especially useful for diabetics.
Carrots contain pectin, a type of soluble dietary fiber, that can help lower blood sugar levels.
Some soluble fiber can impede the absorption of cholesterol from the digestive system, which may help lower blood cholesterol.
Carrots contain insoluble fibers such as cellulose and hemicellulose, and these reduce the risk of constipation and promote regular bowel movements.
Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A.
It is important for eyesight health.
Carrots also contain vitamins such as Biotin and K1 (phylloquinone), which are important for the health of the body.
Carrots contain many plant compounds, including carotenoids, which have antioxidant activity and have been linked to improving immune function and reducing the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Of the plant compounds that beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein and lycopene contain, lycopene may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Diets rich in carotenoids may help protect against many types of cancer, and carrots, as mentioned above, are rich in them.
Weight loss, because carrots are low in calories, can increase satiety and reduce calories in the meals a person eats.