Vibrantly green, tender, delicious pea shoots make a great substitute for leafy greens and they add a burst of sweet pea flavor to juices, smoothies, micro salads, soups, sandwiches and much more. They add a delicate crunchy texture to whatever dish you use them in. • Peas are a nutritious legume, containing 28% to 35% protein, and high concentrations of the essential amino acids lysine and tryptophan. • Pea Shoots are an incredible source of antioxidants, phytonutrients, enzymes, oxygen, minerals and vitamins. They help to alkalize your body, support your immune system and ensure proper cell regeneration. • Pea shoots are a great source of three Chemoprotective agents: folate, antioxidants and carotene. Folate helps produce and maintain cells
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Carotenes help inhibit oxidation activity and are commonly associated with increased cancer prevention. • Pea shoots are dense with the antioxidants and phytonutrients needed to support the body’s complex inflammation system. • One cup of pea shoots provides about 35% the daily value of vitamin C and 15% the DV of vitamin A. In comparison, this is seven times as much vitamin C as blueberries and four times as much vitamin A as tomatoes. They are also an excellent source of vitamin K, providing 66% the DV from a one cup serving. • Pea shoots contain many of the nutrients that can help keep blood sugar levels low as well as great antioxidant support, which is considered essential in supporting people with type two diabetes and lowering the risk of developing diabetes. • The support these leafy greens provide the inflammation management system and immune system of the body, as well as the high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients they offer indicate that pea shoots may lend a wide range of cardiovascular benefits. Inflammation management and antioxidants alone help protect against heart disease. • Pea shoots have an outstanding nutrient to calorie ratio and offer a good amount of dietary fiber, which helps control body weight and regulate the metabolism. Though they may not directly induce weight loss, they remain a great addition to an effective weight loss
Carotenes help inhibit oxidation activity and are commonly associated with increased cancer prevention. • Pea shoots are dense with the antioxidants and phytonutrients needed to support the body’s complex inflammation system. • One cup of pea shoots provides about 35% the daily value of vitamin C and 15% the DV of vitamin A. In comparison, this is seven times as much vitamin C as blueberries and four times as much vitamin A as tomatoes. They are also an excellent source of vitamin K, providing 66% the DV from a one cup serving. • Pea shoots contain many of the nutrients that can help keep blood sugar levels low as well as great antioxidant support, which is considered essential in supporting people with type two diabetes and lowering the risk of developing diabetes. • The support these leafy greens provide the inflammation management system and immune system of the body, as well as the high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients they offer indicate that pea shoots may lend a wide range of cardiovascular benefits. Inflammation management and antioxidants alone help protect against heart disease. • Pea shoots have an outstanding nutrient to calorie ratio and offer a good amount of dietary fiber, which helps control body weight and regulate the metabolism. Though they may not directly induce weight loss, they remain a great addition to an effective weight loss