Regular consumption of pea shoots has a remarkable effect on detoxifying and nourishing the liver.

Introduction: In the past two years, many new varieties of vegetables have become familiar to everyone, such as pea shoots. People in some regions of Northwest and Southeast China often eat pea shoots, and they are now gradually becoming popular nationwide. Pea shoots are rich in nutrients such as carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and dietary fiber. Regular and moderate consumption of pea shoots has a good regulatory effect on heat constitution and anti-aging benefits.

Detoxification and Liver Nourishment, Regulating Constitution and Anti-Aging

Pea shoots are rich in nutrients such as carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and dietary fiber. In addition, pea shoots are a good alkaline food. When paired with warm foods like meat, they can achieve acid-base balance. Regular and moderate consumption of pea shoots has a good regulatory effect on heat constitution and anti-aging benefits. They contain a large amount of magnesium and chlorophyll, which helps to expel toxins from the body and protect the liver.

Fish and Pea Shoot Soup

Improves Vision, A Must-Eat for Those Staying Up Late

Pea shoots also have the therapeutic effect of clearing the liver and improving vision. They contain large amounts of carotene and lutein, which are very helpful for protecting the optic nerve and improving eyesight. Every 100 grams of pea shoots contain 2710 micrograms of carotene. Carotene in food is converted into vitamin A in the liver, which can protect the integrity of epithelial cells, prevent inflammation, and improve the body's immunity. It is especially suitable for friends who often stay up late, strain their eyes, experience eye fatigue and dryness, or have blurred vision.

High Potassium, Low Sodium, Preventing Hypertension Complications

Pea shoots are a high-potassium, low-sodium food, with the ratio of potassium to sodium being 50:1. High-potassium, low-sodium foods have the effect of reducing swelling and promoting urination. They are not only effective in relieving "panda eyes" and puffy eyelids from staying up late, but they are also an excellent regular dietary choice for people with "highs" (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol) as they can lower blood pressure and help prevent complications.

Pea Shoot and Egg Noodles

A Great Source of Calcium, Most Suitable for the Elderly and Children

Pea shoots are particularly suitable for groups such as the elderly, children, and pregnant/postpartum women who are prone to mineral deficiencies like calcium, iron, and zinc.

Pea shoots have a fresh and tender texture, are easy to cook, and the preparation is very simple. Because the oxalic acid content is not high, there is no need to chop them finely; they can even be cooked in large pieces.

Pea Shoot and Chicken Congee