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<\/a>Peas are little green balls of goodness, with fiber, vitamins C, \u00a0A, \u00a0and K (and much more) \u00a0– all rolled up in one.<\/p>\nWhether you crunch down on sugar snap peas during an afternoon snack, \u00a0throw some snow peas into a vegetable stir-fry, add cooked peas to your salads, or toss in some frozen peas to your soups, peas are an easy and\u00a0versatile\u00a0way to add more vitamins and nutrients to your day.<\/p>\n
One of our collaborative partners, Network for A Healthy California , launched a program called the Harvest of the Month which focuses on seasonal eating. The vegetable they choose for March’s Harvest of the Month was, you guessed it…Peas!<\/p>\n
Now, I realize that some of you are very anti-pea, and if you’re like my husband, you’d probably chalk up your distaste for peas to some “childhood trauma”. \u00a0Well, I’m asking you to give peas a chance<\/em><\/strong>! Just like with many other foods, the trick is in the pick<\/strong> <\/em>and preparation<\/strong>. \u00a0Peas are in their peak of freshness in the Spring. And let’s face it… if it’s fresher, it tastes better. So this is the perfect time to grow your own or go to your local grocery store and pick your peas.<\/p>\n The amount of fruits and vegetables that\u00a0each person needs depends on age,\u00a0gender, and physical activity level. Be a\u00a0champion for your family\u2019s health. Look\u00a0at the chart above to find out how much\u00a0each person in your family needs to be\u00a0healthy. Make a plan to help them eat the\u00a0recommended amount and get at least\u00a060 minutes of physical activity every day.<\/p>\n Click to learn more about the Harvest of the Month program<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0About the Network For A Healthy California<\/strong> :\u00a0The\u00a0Network\u00a0<\/em>represents a statewide movement of local, state and national partners collectively working toward improving the health status of low-income Californians through increased fruit and vegetable consumption and daily physical activity.\u00a0 Multiple venues are used to facilitate behavior change in the homes, schools, worksites, and communities of low-income Californians to create environments that support fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity. For more information about the\u00a0Network\u00a0<\/em>please visit the\u00a0about us page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mom always said, “Eat your peas. They’re good for you!” And it turns out, Mom was right! Peas are little green balls of goodness, with fiber, vitamins C, \u00a0A, \u00a0and K (and much more) \u00a0– all rolled up in one. Whether you crunch down on sugar snap peas during an afternoon snack, \u00a0throw some snow… <\/p>\nHARVEST OF THE MONTH: PEAS<\/h3>\n
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Peas – How Much Do I Need?
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