As you may know, we at ACBM believe that whole-body health comes through balance. The beautiful balance created between the colors, textures, and nutrients in this spicy miso edamame drew us to this recipe. When putting food in your body, we believe that only the best kind of nutrients should enter… but that doesn’t mean ‘dieting’ or following one of the never-ending health crazes! Your food can balance your system and taste delicious. In our food series, we want you to know all the details of your eating. In a way, we hope to customize some meal ideas for you, much like the patient customization you experience through the ACBM treatments.
So what is ‘edamame’? The name essentially means ‘boiled green soybeans. Simple enough. In just half a cup of this legume, however, your body intakes a heaping portion of fiber, protein, and vitamins/minerals (9g fiber, 11g protein, and 10-16% daily value for Vitamin C and Iron). For a plant, it has almost as much iron in it as a 4-oz piece of chicken breast! Soy has been a popular food for hundreds if not thousands of years, and a good reason. Doctors have found that soy protein helps reduce insulin resistance and kidney damage and raises ‘good’ cholesterol. This heart-healthy food has been shown to prevent and aid bone loss and cancer treatments. Pennsylvania State University nutrition researcher Penny Kris-Etherton, Ph.D., RD, says, “It remains prudent to recommend soy in a heart-healthy diet because of its nutritional value and as a healthy substitute for protein sources higher in saturated fat and cholesterol.” Edamame is low in fat and calories (so the more, the merrier!)- just remember not to eat the pods!
“There is no evidence that spicy food is bad for you.”
Dr. Khusheed Jeejeebhoy, Toronto gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, says, “Spices in moderation are to be enjoyed, and there is no evidence that spicy food is bad for you.” We think adding a little spice to life tastes good and can help with ulcers and other stomach ailments. The gastric system often becomes inflamed or irritated by painkillers or prescribed medicines. Studies have shown that spicy peppers (in moderation) can aid in relieving inflammation, reduce cardiovascular disease risk, and help prevent diabetes.
We found this fantastic spicy edamame snack recipe on the Love & Olive Oil website! Give it a try, and let us know what you think.
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Total time: 15 min
