Is pea soup healthy?
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Pea soup is a well-known soup in the Netherlands that is also called snert. It can be made from split peas (or peas), leeks, celery, celeriac and pork. In addition, it often contains pieces of smoked sausage. You can make pea soup yourself or you can buy a ready-made pea soup from the supermarket. Which of the two is healthier?
What is pea soup?
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Pea soup is a soup made from split peas (or peas), leek, celery, celeriac and pork. Pieces of smoked sausage are often added to this. The soup is a well-known winter meal in the Netherlands. In addition to the Netherlands, it is also widely eaten in other countries. In Sweden, for example, it is customary to eat pea soup every week.
Split peas healthy?
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Split peas are a common ingredient in pea soup. Sometimes peas are also used. Split peas have a number of healthy properties.
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Very low glycemic index
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With a very low glycemic index of 22, split peas are a perfect product for people with diabetes. The glycemic index indicates how quickly the sugars of the product are digested by the intestines. With split peas you do not suffer from blood sugar spikes.
Good for the heart
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The fiber in split peas lowers LDL cholesterol. This reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Split peas also help to maintain good blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause heart complaints.
Correct weight
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Split peas contain hardly any calories, while you still eat them. In addition, there is a lot of fiber in split peas. Foods high in fiber often take longer to eat. This means you spend longer on eating. In addition, food with fiber is more saturated, so you have less appetite for other products.
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Difference with peas?
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Green peas and split peas come from the same plant, but were picked and processed at a different stage. Split peas no longer have their skin. In addition, peas have a higher glycemic index than split peas.
Leeks
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Leeks contain many vitamins, including vitamins K and C. Furthermore, they contain many minerals such as iron and copper. In addition to these good ingredients, leeks also contain phytonutrients. This is a substance that is good for the blood vessels.
Celery
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Celery is also full of vitamins. There is a good amount of vitamins A, B11, K in it. In addition, there are minerals such as potassium, molybdenum and manganese in celery.
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Celeriac
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Celeriac also contains a lot of vitamin K, so with pea soup you are assured of a good dose of vitamin K. In addition, vitamins B5, B6 and C are well represented in celeriac. Celeriac also contains phosphorus, iron, copper and manganese.
Smoked sausage
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Smoked sausage contains a lot of fat, also in the lean variety. Frequent consumption of smoked sausage is certainly not healthy. But if you eat it in moderation, it is not a problem for your health.
Supermarket pea soup versus homemade pea soup
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Home-cooked fresh products are always healthier than supermarket products. This is because ingredients are often used in supermarket products to keep the product stable. In addition, you know exactly what is in the product when you make it yourself. Making your own pea soup is therefore healthier.
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Homemade fresh products are always healthier than supermarket products. This is because ingredients are often used in supermarket products to keep the product stable. In addition, you know exactly what is in the product when you make it yourself. Making your own pea soup is therefore healthier.
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