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Garden Peas

Garden pea intolerance may be due to proteins, FODMAPs, or lectins. Avoid them for 8 weeks, try supplements like digestive enzymes and probiotics, and retest. Snap peas or chickpeas are excellent alternatives,

🌱 What Are Garden Peas?

Garden peas, also known as green peas, are small, round legumes that grow in pods. They are rich in fiber, protein, vitamins A, C, K, and B-complex, as well as minerals like magnesium and potassium. They’re commonly used in soups, stews, salads, and as a side dish.

🤔 Why Do I Have an Intolerance to Garden Peas?

Sensitivity to garden peas may result from:

  • Legume Proteins: Peas contain proteins like vicilin and convicilin, which can trigger immune responses in sensitive individuals.
  • FODMAPs: Garden peas have fermentable carbohydrates, which may cause gas or bloating in individuals with IBS or similar conditions.
  • Lectins: These natural compounds in peas can irritate the gut lining in some individuals, leading to digestive discomfort.
  • Cross-Reactivity: If you are sensitive to other legumes (e.g., peanuts or lentils), you may also react to peas.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

  • Avoid garden peas for 8 weeks to allow your system to recover.
  • Check food labels for hidden pea ingredients, such as pea protein in processed foods or plant-based products.
  • Gradually reintroduce garden peas after 8 weeks and monitor for any symptoms before retesting.

💊 Which Supplements Can Help?

  • Digestive Enzymes: Help break down proteins and carbohydrates found in peas.
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  • Probiotics: Improve gut microbiota and reduce fermentation-related discomfort from FODMAPs.
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  • L-Glutamine: Supports gut lining repair and minimizes inflammation caused by lectins or other irritants.
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  • Curcumin: A natural anti-inflammatory to alleviate symptoms associated with food sensitivities.
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🌟 Why Might I Have an Intolerance to Garden Peas but Not Other Pea Products?

  • Protein Concentration: Garden peas contain whole proteins that are broken down or altered in processed pea products like pea protein powder.
  • Fiber Content: Fresh peas are higher in fiber than products like pea protein, which may cause more bloating or gas.
  • Processing Differences: Canned or processed pea products may have reduced lectin levels due to heat or processing methods, making them easier to tolerate.
  • FODMAP Levels: Garden peas have higher fermentable carbohydrate content compared to certain pea-based products like split peas.

🍽️ Popular Dishes and Alternatives

Dishes:

  • Pea soup
  • Peas in salads
  • Stir-fried peas
  • Garden pea purees

Alternatives (if tolerated):

  • Snap peas
  • Lentils
  • Chickpeas
  • Pea protein (if tolerated)