Author: Elvira Bowen

Peanut butter is a concentrated source of nutrition that may offer potential health benefits. One study showed that eating peanuts every day can decrease the overall risk of death by up to 21% – and reduces the occurrence of heart disease by 38%. Is it okay to eat peanut butter every day? It is OK […]

Peanut Butter in the United States is considered low FODMAP in servings of 2 tablespoons or 32 grams. Double-check labels and avoid products containing higher FODMAP ingredients like molasses or high fructose corn syrup. Is peanut butter OK for IBS? Peanut Butter is a Low FODMAP Food If you have IBS and love peanut butter, […]

If you are still wondering if pea proteins can make you gain weight, the answer is affirmative. Pea protein is a very effective supplement for building muscles. Will pea protein make me fat? Pea protein can help with weight loss, yes. How is that? Like any form of protein (full-fat dairy, chicken, nut butters), pea […]

Pea protein isolate: One of two types of pea protein you’re likely to come across in a store, an isolate is a powder that contains pea protein and amino acids and nothing else. “This type is great if you’re trying to lose weight and build muscle since it gets more protein in your diet,” says […]

Food-induced anaphylaxis to Pea has been reported (36). Anaphylaxis to Pea has been reported in 3 patients who sub-sequently had symptoms after ingestion of Peanut. Although these patients were also affected by Peanut, clinically relevant cross-reactivity between Pea and Peanut did occur (5). Can you have an allergic reaction to peas? Though rare, people can […]

Finding a good lectin free protein powder has been a challenge for many of us who are on the Plant Paradox diet. Most protein powders on the market include soy or pea protein, neither of which are acceptable on a lectin free diet. Is pea protein high in lectin? In fact, Pea Protein has almost […]

PEAS, GREEN – COMMERCIALLY FROZEN Properly stored, frozen peas will maintain best quality for about 12 months in the freezer, although they will usually remain safe to eat after that. Is it OK to eat expired frozen vegetables? If you notice that the date on the frozen food package has already passed, you may be […]

Southern Purple Hull Peas or Pink Eyes are a delicious variety of field peas. While they’re all similar, each adds its own unique quality. What is another name for purple hull peas? Vigna unguiculata subsp. Purplehull peas, also referred to as “Purple Hull” peas, are a very popular category of Southern peas. Are black-eyed peas […]

Peas don’t have much of a shelf life, so I don’t recommend storing them —in their pods or shelled—for very long. Store pods in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator and use them within a couple of days. Once they’re shelled, the best way to store peas is to freeze them. […]

Thaw in the Refrigerator As with most foods, frozen vegetables can be thawed in the refrigerator. To avoid condensation dripping onto other foods, Jen Bruning, MS RDM LDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says to place the packaged vegetables in a container when thawing. What happens if frozen vegetables thawed? When […]

8 months. Store the Frozen Peas: Transfer the frozen peas to freezer bags or containers and label the bags with the date. Frozen peas will keep for 8 months. They are still safe to eat after that, but their quality will decline. Can peas go bad in the freezer? How long do green peas last […]

The sweet pea, a herbaceous perennial, sports lance-shaped foliage that flank the stems and petioles. The foliage gives the plant a winged appearance as it grows upwards in a twining habit. Each lance shaped leaf measures up to 3 1/2 inches in length, according to the University of Michigan. Are there different types of sweet […]

A 100-gram serving of frozen peas contains some 13.6 grams of carbohydrates, of which 5 grams are sugar. This serving of canned peas contains 11.4 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of sugars. How much sugar are in frozen peas? Peas, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 1 cup Protein (g) 4.12 Sugars, total […]