Why Peas Are Good For You

Introduction

Eating peas is a great way to get protein and vitamins in your diet.

Main Body

Peas have a lot of plant protein. You should eat other foods with peas to get all the protein your body needs. Peas have fiber. This fiber helps your stomach work well. It also helps your heart and blood sugar. Green peas have iron. They also have special parts that protect your body from sickness. Frozen peas are very cheap. They cost about £1 to £1.50 per kilo. Children like the taste and they stay fresh in the freezer.

Conclusion

Peas are cheap and healthy. They give your body protein, fiber, and vitamins.

Learning

The "Have" Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful way to describe what something contains.

The Pattern: Somethinghave/hasSomething else

Examples from the text:

  • Peas have fiber.
  • Green peas have iron.

Simple Rule: Use have when talking about a group (Peas) or has when talking about one thing (A pea).


Money Words

Look at how we talk about prices:

  • "Cheap" = It does not cost much money.
  • "Cost" = The price of the item.

Real-world use: They cost about £1 → This tells us the price is low.

Vocabulary Learning

protein (n.)
a substance in food that helps build and repair body tissues
Example:Peas are a good source of protein.
vitamins (n.)
nutritious substances that help the body work properly
Example:Vitamins keep you healthy.
diet (n.)
the food that a person normally eats
Example:A balanced diet includes fruits and vegetables.
fiber (n.)
a part of plant food that helps digestion
Example:Fiber keeps your stomach moving.
stomach (n.)
the organ where food is digested
Example:Your stomach breaks down food.
heart (n.)
the organ that pumps blood
Example:A healthy heart keeps you active.
blood (n.)
the fluid that carries oxygen in the body
Example:Blood carries oxygen to your cells.
sugar (n.)
a sweet substance found in food
Example:Too much sugar can hurt your teeth.
iron (n.)
a mineral that helps make blood
Example:Iron is important for energy.
frozen (adj.)
preserved by keeping very cold
Example:Frozen peas stay fresh in the freezer.
cheap (adj.)
not expensive
Example:Frozen peas are very cheap.
healthy (adj.)
in good physical condition
Example:Eating peas makes you healthy.