a dangerous precursor to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
One cup of black-eyed peas contains 89 percent of the recommended value of folate. Also, one cup of black-eyed peas contains 23 percent of thiamin. Thiamin ensures smooth functioning of the brain and helps improve memory and concentration. Thiamin also helps relieve stress and helps strengthen the nerves.
4. Black-Eyed Peas can help prenatal babies.
Black-Eyed Peas are a good source of Vitamin B-complex, such as folate or folic acid. Folate has been shown to help in neural tube formation and red blood cell formation in prenatal babies.
A deficiency of folic acid in pregnant women can lead to the birth of underweight infants and may also result in neural tube defects in newborns.
5. Black-Eyed Peas are on low the glycemic index.
The glycemic index (GI) ranks food and drinks based on their blood sugar increase potential. Foods high on the glycemic index (such as white rice and white bread) will break down easily and cause blood sugar and insulin level spikes after meals, which is followed by rapidly dropping blood sugar levels. Black-eyed peas are slowly absorbed into the bloodstream, which prevents sugar crashes, sugar cravings, and mood swings.
6. Black-Eyed Peas are great for blood pressure.
Black-Eyed Peas are high in potassium and low in sodium, which lowers blood pressure, especially for those with hypertension.
Also, the fiber content in black-eyed peas is helpful in lowering cholesterol and improves the performance of insulin in the body, which aids in the lowering of blood pressure. One cup of black-eyed peas contains 478 milligrams of potassium compared to 6.9 milligrams of sodium.
7. Black-Eyed Peas can assist in red blood cell formation.
Copper and iron are essential for new blood cell formation. One cup of black-eyed peas contains 24 percent of the recommended value for both iron and copper. A deficiency in iron can lead to anemia.
Jasmine Browley holds an MA in journalism from Columbia College Chicago, and has contributed to Ebony, Jet and MADE Magazine among others. So, clearly, she knows some stuff. Follow her digital journey @JasmineBrowley.