On New Year's Eve, people plan to test out "grape theory" and eat 12 green grapes or taste the Southern tradition of black-eyed peas for good luck in the new year.
Protein in peas, per 1/2 cup: 4.3 grams Besides four grams of protein, a half-cup serving of green peas also packs in 4 grams ... per serving (6 grams), the texture of these beans allows them to flex ...
When excessive amounts of homocysteine accumulate in the body, it can damage blood vessels and lead to heart problems. The quercetin and saponins found in black beans also help protect the heart.