Are Sugar Snap Peas Considered Greens?

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Kerr on May 29, 2012 at 2:55pm

lol, I have some lovely snow peas growing in the back yard, my rule of thumb is; if it is a fruit or vegetable and is tasty and easy to eat off the vine/tree/bush or ground without processing, it is fair game.

 

:)

 

take it easy, don't over think it,

 

Dan

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Permalink Reply by Ivegonebananas on May 29, 2012 at 3:28pm

Well I know they're ok to eat but are they considered a replacement for leafy greens?

They had these 10 lb boxes of organic sugar snap peas on sale and I couldn't resist especially since I haven't really had them in a while. Now my jaw is really sore. I think I must have eaten like 2 lbs at least so far lol

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Permalink Reply by Dutchie on May 29, 2012 at 5:08pm

When i eat things like peas, my desire to eat greens becomes much less. So guess that would mean yes? 

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Permalink Reply by Janna Bannanna on May 29, 2012 at 6:15pm

Mmmmm fresh peas...

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Permalink Reply by Adam on May 29, 2012 at 7:13pm

No. They are considered a vegetable, and perfectly healthy to eat. They will contribute some of the nutrients you might get from greens (eg. amino acids) but not enough of things like calcium and iron, or omega 3 fatty acids, to be considered a green.

Definitely eat them, but don't think you can avoid the real greens :o)

Greens are a shortened term for green LEAFY vegetable.

Take care

Adam x

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