Sugar Snap Peas….

Everything is just so much fresher and tastes so much better in the spring! 
Try these sweet, tender vegetables in a salad, side dish, stir-fry, or just simply eat them raw as a snack.

1.  Sugar snap peas have a high fiber content, which can help keep your digestive system functioning properly. They're an especially good source of soluble fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar levels so that you can maintain a healthy weight.
2. Sugar snap peas are low in calories. One cup contains just 67 calories!
3. Sugar snap peas are good for your heart. These peas are fat free and contain folate, which helps lower amino acid levels in the body. Too much amino acid can cause heart attacks and heart disease. The higher fiber content of sugar snap peas also makes it a great food for lowering your cholesterol, which can reduce your risk for heart attack.
4. Sugar snap peas can boost your immune system. These peas contain vitamin C and caretenoid. Vitamin C helps prevent colds and flu, while carotenoids can reduce your risk of cataracts and help prevent some types of cancer. One cup of sugar snap peas contains as much vitamin C as a medium-sized orange.
5. Sugar snap peas are good for your bones. In addition to improving heart health, preventing disease, and helping you manage your weight, sugar snap peas can also help you build strong bones. They contain vitamin K and iron, which can also help combat anemia.

You don’t need a lot of extra fiber because just one cup of peas provides over 1/3 of the necessary daily fiber. Best of all, they taste good. This naturally sweet legume is a favorite of both children and adults. The carotenoid in the green pea is lutein, well known for reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.