Green peas have a lot of positive characteristics and healing properties. In addition to vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, PP, macro and microelements such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, iodine, iron, peas also contain starch, mineral salts, proteins, and are rich in antioxidants. This composition of the product has a beneficial effect on the whole body, so it is increasingly recommended in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, liver problems. The use of peas is very effective for the prevention and treatment of anemia. Nutritionists recommend including dishes with peas in the diet to restore the metabolic process and digestion in obesity. Thanks to the nicotinic acid contained in peas, cholesterol levels in the blood are stabilized, and the likelihood of malignant neoplasms is reduced. And fiber, which is so rich in its grains, helps to cleanse the body of toxins. Eaten, young green peas help to remove parasites from the body, as well as get rid of excess fluid. Pea flour is also used for medicinal purposes, poultices from which are useful for boils, boils and other skin diseases, and a mask of ground peas with a small amount of milk will help disinfect the skin, clean it and get rid of freckles and pigmentation. Infusions from its leaves containing oxalic and citric acid contribute to the removal of small stones and sand from the gallbladder and kidneys. Having a whole arsenal of useful properties, peas are also a very nutritious and delicious product. There are many options for cooking dishes using it: salads, snacks, casseroles, purees, porridges, soups. Peas are used both as a side dish and added to pie fillings. Nutritional value per 100g: Dietary fiber — 5.1 g Sodium — 5 mg Potassium — 429 mg Calcium — 244 mg Iron — 1.47 mg Copper — 0.176 mg Selenium — 1.8 mg Magnesium — 33 mg Manganese — 0.410 mg Phosphorus — 108 mg Zinc — 1.24 mg Vitamin A — 765 UI Vitamin B1 — 0.266 mg Vitamin B2 — 0.132 mg Vitamin P R — 2,090 mg Vitamin B5 — 0.104 mg Vitamin B6 — 0.169 mg Vitamin B9 — 65 mcg Vitamin C — 40.0 mg Vitamin E — 0.13 mg Vitamin K — 24.8 mcg