Dried split peas are rich in  soluble fibre that forms  a gel-like substance in the digestive tract that binds cholesterol-containing bile and carries it out  of the body.

Split peas contain an isoflavone, called daidzein which acts like weak oestrogen in the body. The consumption of isoflavone has been linked to  a reduced risk of  certain health conditions, including breast and  prostate cancer. Split peas are rich in potassium, the mineral that can help lower blood pressure, control fluid retention and may help limit the  growth of potentially damaging plaques in the blood vessels.

Split peas  are a good source of vegetable protein

The same as lentils, split peas don’t need to be soaked before cooking

60 g of  dried split peas contains

• 205 Kcalories
• 0.7 g fat
• 14.5 g protein
• 36 g carbohydrate
• 15 g fibre
• 164 mcg folate
• 0.4 mg vitamin B1
• 1.7 mg niacin
• 69 mg magnesium
• 589 mg potassium
• 1.8 mg zinc
• 33 mg calcium
• 2.6 mg iron
• 53 mcg beta-carotene