High density protein sources--Edamame

I know I've touted how good dried peas are in the past. But I've also used dried edamame. This is an immature soybean, harvested at 80% maturity, parboiled to prevent any additional ripening and then dry roasted to make a snack. No refrigeration, 1/4 cup has 14 grams of protein, tastes somewhere between a peanut and a pistachio nut, somewhat crunchy, very lightly salted. More details on these on my profile page.  I like this quote:

Soy is a "perfect food", and edamame is ready to eat--nothing to cook or prepare.   It has the protein of meat, the fiber of a whole grain, and the antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals of the best vegetables and fruits.

DAVE

 So is this  better or worse than the soybeans you can get at the store?
I like soy beans, but monitor them cuz they are high in carbs.  I sure appreciate your food tips!

Cooked soybeans have a little higher carb content that edamame, according to nutrional guides you can find on the Internet.  The refined carbs, like in breads, pastas, 100 calorie snack bags--those are the really bad carbs. Many good foods do have carbs, and you do need some carbs in your diet for a balance. Cooked soybeans have a sligtly lesser protein level per serving also. Most soy you see in stores in is the frozen or fresh form. Many stores carry the frozed edmame if you look hard enough. But you have to boil it for preparation. Nice thing about edamame, you just pour into a snack bag and take it with you to work, travelling, vacation, keep in the car, place in briefcase, etc. DAVE

I know alot of people around here are into that, but I have yet to try it. I'm not very experimental with foods and don't like trying new things very often, but maybe I'll give it a try, LOL!!!

I love edamame and agree it's loaded with good stuff.  Menopausal women need to be careful with it though, remembering that 8 oz of edamame has the same estrogen benefits in the body as 1 premarin tablet.  So if you eat this often you will increase your estrogen.  I got myself into estrogen excess which caused uncontrollable weight gain by eating this every day while on bio-identical hormones.  Moderation is the key, and knowing to watch for signs of excess estrogen if you are menopausal. 

Sandra ,
Where did you find the edamame..I see your in Ga ...I live in Ala so if it is this close I should be able to find it :O
Shirl

I have found very convenient serving size packages at Sam's Club.  The box is in the freezer section with the oriental foods and chicken dishes I believe.  One box contains 8 12 oz containers and 8 little pkgs of sea salt to go along with it.  Microwave each container for 3 minutes, peel off the plastic cover and enjoy!  It's under $7 for the box.

It may be difficult to find in some areas. I had to look around a few days to find it. I ended up sending for it. Some local "warehouse" type stores or Big Lots have limited supplies of this product from time to time. But you can't depend on seeing it in that same store at a future date.  My profile page shows where I get it. DAVE

Hi Shirley, if you haven't found edamame yet, check out the organic foods (frozen) section of larger grocery stores.  I only purchase the 'shelled' bags, sometimes eat them raw, or a short nuke with Molly McButter and touch of garlic.    If there are any Trader Joe's stores in your area, they sell it as well.  Hope you're enjoying them, and if not---soon!  Patti

THANKS Pattui  found them yesterday at SAMS in frozen food section ,,,,,NOW I JUST HOPE THEY TASTE GOOD  LOL