Add frozen peas to your smoothies instead of ice cubes to naturally enrich your drink with fiber (7 to 9 g per cup) and protein (8 g per cup) without altering the taste.

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The nutritional promise of peas is entirely accurate: USDA databases (compositional analysis data) confirm that one cup of peas provides approximately 8 g of protein and more than 7 g of fiber. This fiber content is an excellent tool for daily satiety and digestive comfort. Furthermore, the intake of plant-based protein supports muscle synthesis, which is consistent with its use as an active snack. Regarding the practical aspect, research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (comparative studies) demonstrates that frozen vegetables retain nutritional quality equivalent, or even superior, to fresh produce stored at room temperature. The tip of using the frozen texture to replace ice is therefore validated from both a nutritional and culinary perspective.

the sources

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