Healthy Snack

Edamame:
Buy frozen shelled soybeans and run a handful of them under steaming hot water. Spritz with fresh lemon juice for a tangy twist.

This protein packed bean also contains cholesterol lowering soy protein.
For a quick snack this is a great way to go.

Here's what you'll find in a half-cup serving of shelled edamame (or 1 1/8 cup edamame in the pods):

• 120 calories
• 9 grams fiber
• 2.5 grams fat
• 1.5 grams polyunsaturated fat (0.3 grams plant omega-3 fatty acids)
• 0.5 gram monounsaturated fat
• 11 grams protein
• 13 grams carbohydrate
• 15 mg sodium
• 10% of the Daily Value for vitamin C
• 10% Daily Value for iron
• 8% Daily Value for vitamin A
• 4% Daily Value for calcium

Let me know how you like edamame!

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