Black-eyed Peas
Black-eyed pea prevents osteoporosis, heart disease and some cancers.
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Black-Eyed Bean
DID YOU KNOW?
A subspecies of the cowpea, black-eyed peas make a delicious side dish or a great compliment to salads or soups. Black-eyed peas are very popular in southern U.S. cuisine and the most common variety is the California black-eye, which is pale-colored with a large black spot, or eye.
The pea easily mutates creating many varieties sometimes with the spot being brown or purple and growing black-eyed peas are believed to be very beneficial to the soil.
Black-eyed peas are believed to bring good luck as many eat them on New Year’s or Rosh Hashanah, believing they help bring future prosperity.
KITCHEN PHARMACY
- Black-eyed peas are believed to help lower bad cholesterol and have even been linked to helping prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, and some cancer types.
- It remains an excellent source of fiber and iron.
