Guest guest Posted December 19, 2001 Report Share Posted December 19, 2001 Is a pea a vegetable or a legume? Peas are a legume Kandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2001 Report Share Posted December 19, 2001 Is a pea a vegetable or a legume? Mindy, hoping it's on topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 Mindy I always thought of it as a green vegetable, never really gave it much thought, LOL, now Im curious.... And what are the medicinal benefits of peas? I eat them like crazy! Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2001 Report Share Posted December 21, 2001 Hi Mindy, I'm not sure of the medicinal benefits peas portray. I do know that they can be a very good protein and carbohydrate alternative in livestock feed. A very good veterinarian friend of mine suggested I add peas to meet my growing horses needs instead of alfalfa, which is a rich source of protein but one many horsemen/women believe carries risks, many of which are false. Peas given to livestock are called " feed peas " (aka Field Peas). They contain generous amounts of Vitamins A, C, some B's such as folic acid and thiamin. There also high in fiber and a good source of iron. They also contain fair amounts of calcium and magnesium (alfalfa is unbalanced in cal/mag.). They're high in the amino acids lysine and methionine which are crucial to horses. The general amino acid profile of the pea is considered to be excellent supplying substantial amounts. Though, feeding peas is not readily seen simply because there has not been a lot of research on their nutritive value. Although I did see a study in comparison with alfalfa that showed no difference in the growing rate when fed peas as opposed to alfalfa! Kandi > I always thought of it as a green vegetable, never really gave it much > thought, LOL, now Im curious.... > And what are the medicinal benefits of peas? I eat them like crazy! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 That just figures....no info much on peas and the medicinal value, when its the one vegetable I eat the most! Sigh Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2001 Report Share Posted December 30, 2001 ---Mindy, Greetings! While flipping through the pages of my " Better Homes and Gardens " Cookbook, I came across this useful information... There are peas which are considered legumes. Listed were the chickpeas, black-eyed peas, and split peas (both green and yellow). Otherwise, they are not classified as a legume, per se. Perhaps something to do with the processing? Just a thought. JoAnn In Gettingwell, Mindy Behymer <mindy@l...> wrote: > Is a pea a vegetable or a legume? > > > Mindy, hoping it's on topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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