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Green peas are sweet, starchy legume vegetables with impressive protein content for a vegetable. High in fiber and B vitamins, they provide sustained energy and contain polyphenol coumestrol that may support stomach health.
Often more so! Frozen peas are blanched and frozen within hours of harvest, locking in nutrients. 'Fresh' peas may have traveled for days, losing vitamins. Frozen peas are an excellent choice.
Peas convert their sugars to starch rapidly after harvest - up to 40% within hours. This is why fresh-picked peas taste much sweeter than store-bought, and why frozen is often better than 'fresh.'
Fresh peas in pods keep 2-3 days refrigerated. Shelled peas deteriorate quickly and should be used immediately. Frozen peas retain nutrients well and are often fresher than 'fresh' store-bought peas.
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