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2myladyblue · 07-14-2010, 12:24 AM

Edamame has higher levels of protein, vitamin K, manganese and folate than kidney and black beans. A 2008 study of more than 60,000 women, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that upping whole soybean intake can slash the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe soy protein and isoflavone antioxidants in soybeans may improve insulin sensitivity, providing an anti-diabetic effect.

Prep tips:
For a healthy snack, boil shelled edamame for four minutes and then toss with a dash each of sea salt, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Shelled edamame is also good in bean salads and mixed into quinoa.

Replace the chickpeas in humus with edamame.
Roasting edamame brings out the nutty flavour & can then be substituted for peanuts in brittle.

~LadyBlue

07-14-2010, 12:24 AM	#49
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