Food Item of the Week: Edamame

If you have eaten sushi, you have definitely had edamame brought to your table pre-rolls.  I bet you have eaten it a thousand times and never knew how good they are for you!

1 Cup of edamame has 189 calories, but is chock full of healthy nutrients and a great ratio of macronutrients:

• 17g of Protein- an amazing secondary protein source
• 8g of Fiber!  That’s 32% of your recommended daily allowance of fiber
• 8g of Healthy Fat
• 16g of Carbs
• Great source of Vitamins C, B, and E
• A great source of antioxidants, which fight against free radicals that can cause a variety of diseases
• High levels of Isoflavones; which are phytohormones that may help reduce prostate and breast cancer, diminish the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure levels lower and ease menopausal symptoms