Sugar Snap Peas

In today’s food feature, we’re taking a close look at the legume, sugar snap peas.

Sugar snap peas are packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, iron, and potassium. They also have 1.8 grams of protein per cup and are a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber.

But that’s not all – the soluble fiber in sugar snap peas may also help to lower cholesterol levels. Plus they're a rich source of potassium which may help improve blood pressure. Sugar snap peas are also a source of flavonoids which have been shown to have anti-cancer properties.

You can easily add sugar snap peas into your diet by enjoying them raw, cooked, roasted, or even blanched. Try adding them to your salads or mixing them in with your stir fry. Roasting them in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper can also make a great crispy snack.

Next time you’re looking for a tasty and nutritious snack, consider reaching for a handful of sugar snap peas!