Peas, please!

If you don't eat peas, you don't know what you're missing. So let me tell you. They are delicious (like beans but sweeter and with a firmer consistency - as long as you don't cook them into mush). And they are a terrific source of vitamin A (bones, teeth, skin, fighting infections) C (healing wounds, boosting immunity, cancer protection) and one cup of peas has almost as much protein as two eggs, making it a perfect compliment to soy for vegans and those who are looking to get enough protein while cutting back on saturated fat intake.

I keep frozen peas handy to zap in the microwave (they're great with seasoned toasted almond slices or Parmesan cheese) and love to get the English peas in the pod at the local farmers market when they're in season.

For those of you who are statistics geeks, here's a complete rundown of their nutritional content: http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2520/2

For the rest of us, just know that they're yummy, cheap, super quick and easy prep and a powerhouse of nutrients.