Black Eye Beans

Benefits of the Black Eye Beans

Black-eyed peas are a type of legume that contain many nutrients including vitamin A, folate and manganese. They also contain high amounts of fiber, which can aid in digestion and feed beneficial gut bacteria.

Black-eyed peas contain an impressive amount of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. In one serving alone, they can meet a quarter of an adult’s daily vitamin A needs. Vitamin A helps maintain healthy eyes and skin, protecting and lubricating the mucous membranes around them.