Purple Sugar Snap Peas

Snap peas were likely mutations from field and garden peas, although their exact history is not documented. Unlike shelling peas, Sugar Snap peas are entirely edible, including their blossoms, tendrils, leaves, and pods. Just like their name indicates, Purple Sugar Snap peas have purple pods that can be marbled with green, not to mention that they have a fresh, grassy aroma and a sweet earthy flavor with nutty qualities. Nutrition-wise, these peas are a source of fiber, iron, and Vitamins A & C. As a matter of fact, consuming fiber-rich foods such as these snap peas brings multiple benefits to the body. Not only does dietary fiber help control cholesterol and blood-glucose levels, it also helps fill you up, which is beneficial for weight loss and maintenance