Ever heard of immature green soybeans in a pod? It is called Edamame. Available throughout the year either fresh or frozen, this veggie keeps your health stable and going.

Would you like to learn more? Keep reading!

About Edamame:

Edamame are soybeans sold popularly in Asian countries like China and Japan. However, ever since the exporting business kicked off, Edamame entered the American market too. And it has established quite a name in the culinary world. They are low in fat and calories and contain vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health. Edamame is not just a part of Thai, Japanese or Chinese cuisine, but of American too.

However, do keep in mind that Edamame should be purchased only when its green in colour. Yellow or brown shows discoloration and loss of flavour.

Following are the health benefits of edamame:

1. Low In Fat And High In Protein:

Good news for all those trying to lose weight this year. Edamame contains protein in abundance and is very rich in fat. 17 grams of protein per day is a recommended daily allowance for both men and women. These fresh seeds contain 35 to 38% protein in total (1). It contains nine essential amino acids that are important for the wellbeing of our body since our bodies are not able to manufacture them naturally.

2. Good For The Heart:

Edamame is good for the heart too. It contains soy protein that makes you less prone to cardiovascular diseases (2). The mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids help convert EPA to DHA. These compounds lead to fewer heart attacks and diseases. The isoflavones found in Edamame stop you from developing cardiovascular diseases.

3. Improves Bone Health:

Edamame is full of calcium that promotes bone and teeth health (3). The Vitamin K content in Edamame is quite high which increases the density of your bones and prevents dangerous diseases such as osteoporosis. Edamame contains soy protein that reduces BMD loss among females approaching menopause.

4. Boosts Immunity:

Edamame is perfect for your immune system. It contains copper that prevents diseases and strengthens your health keeping it at the optimum level. It also supplies your body with 60% of the daily allowance. Edamame also contains certain compounds that ward off breast and colon cancer among women (4).

5. Source Of Fiber:

Edamame is an excellent source of fiber that satiates your appetite for longer hours and lowers the level of cholesterol. It contains both soluble and insoluble fiber that prevents digestive disorders and controls blood sugar (5).

6. Antioxidant Properties:

The seeds of Edamame contain antioxidants that flush out toxins from your body. This in turn strengthens immunity. Isoflavones and Saponins are quite useful as antioxidants that protect you against harmful free radicals.

7. Good For Muscles:

Did you know Edamame is good for your muscles? Yes! It contains protein that helps you maintain muscle health. This is the perfect protein food for all body builders.

8. Kidney Health:

Edamame also lowers the incidences of kidney diseases. It can do so by lowering the content of protein in the urine. If too much protein is left behind in your urine, it could lead to proteinuria.

9. Prevents Cancer:

Edamame is not just good for your cardiovascular health but for preventing cancer too. It contains soy isoflavones that control prostate cancer (6). Breast cancer can be prevented too.

10. Anti- Inflammatory Properties:

Edamame contains anti-inflammatory properties as well which make it an ideal snack for arthritis patients.

Storing And Cooking:

You can store fresh Edamame in a fridge and use it for the next three days. They are not to be served raw. If you want to use it as a snack, boil them for five minutes, add some salt when dried and serve on a platter. Edamame can also be used while preparing soups or salads. Pureed Edamame works wonders for dishes like casserole. Baking dishes taste amazing with Edamame.

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