Alaska peas are a type of English garden pea that contains less sugar and matures earlier than other pea plant cultivars. Even though they are less sweet than other varieties, these peas are still a tasty match to eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, shellfish, smoked fish, white fish–and just about any other spring vegetables. In addition, they have an impressive nutrition profile. For one, their calorie content is fairly low, not to mention that they contain just about every vitamin and mineral you need, in addition to a significant amount of fiber, which in turn helps regulate our blood sugar levels and stave off diabetes.