Author: Marilyn Medina

Peanut butter is nutritious Peanut butter is made from ground peanuts that have been roasted. Sugar, salt (sodium), oils (fat) and additives that prevent separation may also be added. It is part of the Meat and Alternatives food group in Canada’s Food Guide. One Food Guide serving is 2 Tbsp (30 mL). Does peanut butter […]

Peas are in the group of foods known as legumes. Legumes are plants that produce pods with seeds, or beans, inside. Do sweet peas count as a vegetable? Sweet Peas are one of the favorite vegetables of kids and adults. You’ll love them straight from the garden. You can pick these little gems off the […]

What you’re always going to see after consuming pea protein is a reduction in blood glucose levels because of the increase in insulin levels. The basic action of insulin in response to protein is the same as carbs, just much, much smaller: it shuttles energy. Is pea protein okay for diabetics? Yes, peas contain carbohydrate, […]

Is Split Pea Soup Healthy? This soup is hearty, filling, so flavorful, and yes, healthy! In addition to the vegetables and chicken broth, split peas are high in protein and fiber, making them very nutritional. Is split pea soup good for weight loss? For vegetarians and vegans, plant-based meals that are rich in protein can […]

Peas belong to the legume family, which also includes peanuts, soya, chickpeas, lentils, beans, lupin and fenugreek. Outside of the top food allergies (i.e., milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish), allergies to other legumes including peas are thought to be the next most common allergy. Is pea protein safe for nut allergies? […]

Green vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, leafy greens, peas, cucumbers, and Brussels sprouts are known to prevent and alleviate acid reflux. In addition to being very low in fat, these vegetables are also high in alkaline content. The low pH offsets the high pH of the stomach acid. Is Split Pea soup okay for acid […]

While most of the fat in peanut butter is relatively healthy, peanuts also contain some saturated fat, which can lead to heart problems when consumed in excess over time. Peanuts are high in phosphorus, which can limit your body’s absorption of other minerals like zinc and iron. Why should you not eat peanut butter? 5 […]

Legumes, or beans, are often called the “musical fruit” because they contain indigestible saccharides. Baked beans, chickpeas, lentils and soybeans have high amounts. So IBS patients should avoid them, or eat them in very small quantities. Are chickpeas OK for FODMAP? Chickpeas and other legumes are actually fairly high-FODMAP foods. They contain oligosaccharides, which, as […]

Pea, a legume, may commonly induce symptoms of food allergy in sensitised individuals, and IgE antibodies to Pea have been detected in sensitised individuals (4,11,21, 31-34). Symptoms reported include atopic dermatitis, asthma, rhinitis, angioedema, dermatitis, oral pruritis, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea (1). Can you be intolerant to peas? Who Does a Pea Allergy Affect? Anybody […]

To maximize the shelf life of cooked peas for safety and quality, refrigerate the peas in shallow airtight containers or resealable plastic bags. Properly stored, cooked peas will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. How do you know if peas have gone bad? Your nose and sight are probably the most trustworthy […]

Boiling Frozen Peas Add enough water to cover the peas. 2. Don’t add additional salt because this will cause the peas to toughen up. 3. Can you cook peas in boiling water? In a saucepan, combine 16 oz. of peas with about ½ cup water. Bring the liquid to a boil with the lid off. […]

Blanching fresh peas before freezing might sound like an extra step but the quick turn in boiling salted water: Cooks them just enough to lose their raw taste. Helps them retain their bright green color. Keeps them crisp and tender and prevent them from turning mushy until you can use them. What is the best […]

Therefore, the origins of many odor molecules formed in peas seem to be rather well resolved; many alkanals, alkenals, alcohols originate from unsaturated fatty acids. It is indisputable that linolenic acid and linoleic acids are the major sources. What do green peas smell like? It’s certainly possible to capture the airy sweetness of sweet peas, […]

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Matucana’ It is perhaps the most famous of the really fragrant sweet peas. The flower is smaller than the modern varieties but what it lacks in size it makes up for with an amazing scent. Is sweet pea a good scent? Today, sweet pea is widely regarded as one of the best smelling […]

Videos Cold Winters March – April Mild Winters Sept – March Sun/Shade Sun/ Part shade Sow Seeds 2 – 3 inches apart 1 inch deep Days To Germinate 12 – 28 days Mature Height 6 – 8 feet How tall will sweet peas get? 6fthow high do sweet peas grow? Most sweet peas can grow […]

The sweet pea flower (Lathyrus odoratus) is an annual climbing plant that is in the genus Lathyrus, a member of the Fabaceae, or legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean including southern Italy, the Aegean Island region, Sicily, and Cyprus. How long does it take to grow a sweet pea? Sweet peas will need […]

Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) added to the peas whilst soaking helps retain colour and, more importantly, it helps to soften their skins, allowing them to absorb the soaking water. Can you use baking soda to soften peas? In the UK a variety of dried peas known as marrowfat peas are sold with a tablet […]

Marrowfat Peas are packed with nutrients including Vitamin A, C, B1, Iron and Phosphorous and are rich in protein, carbohydrate and fibre. Are canned processed peas good for you? Canned green peas are a good source of potassium, vitamin A and fiber. Canned green peas are a starchy vegetable. with other vegetables like carrots for […]

To further extend the shelf life of cooked peas, freeze them; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. How long do cooked peas last in the freezer? Properly stored, they will maintain best quality for 10 to 12 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. Can you freeze frozen peas after cooking? […]

While boiling green peas add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar to the boiling water. This way green peas would retain their color. Why do peas turn brown when cooked? Upon rupture of the vacuole membrane at the high temperatures required for cooking most green plant foods, the internal pH of the tissue plummets, […]