Grow your own nutritious pea shoots with these easy-to-use seeds. Packed with protein, fibre, and vitamins, pea shoots are a delicious and healthy addition to any salad or stir-fry. Ready in just a few weeks, these tiny greens are a fun way to add a pop of freshness to your meals.
Vitamin B9 (folic acid or folate) – helps make red blood cells, aids protein synthesis, reduces risk of neural tube defects in fetus.
Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction. Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.
Vitamin K – for blood clotting.
Carotenoids – lutein and zeathanthin – for eyesight
Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.
Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.