Don’t underestimate the side dishes! Edamame has a way to metabolize fat

When you dine at a restaurant or noodle shop, don’t forget to order a plate of nutritious and delicious edamame! Edamame has a crisp and sweet taste. It is not only rich in nutritional value, but also contains a large amount of complete protein that is comparable to meat, which makes it known as the "meat of the poor." In addition to providing the human body with high-quality protein, edamame is also very high in lecithin. Moderate intake helps maintain the functioning of fat and liver metabolism, making it a very good nutritional ingredient!

Comparable to meat protein! Edamame, the "meat of the poor", is rich in nutrients

In her book "Go to the Market with Your Mother-in-Law to Buy Vegetables and Cook", co-authored with the "Happy Mommy Chef Team", Ms. Wu Yijing, a famous mommy chef, mentioned that edamame is extremely rich in protein, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, and is more nutritious than other vegetables. In addition, the nutrient composition of edamame is almost similar to that of animal meat with high nutritional value, which is very suitable for vegetarians to supplement the lack of nutrients while taking in an appropriate amount of dietary fiber.

Most importantly, edamame contains complete protein, which is a nutrient necessary for human growth and repair of body tissues. It is comparable to meat protein, so it is called "poor man's meat". In addition to the above-mentioned nutritional value, edamame is also high in lecithin. Moderate supplementation can help increase the metabolic rate of fat and liver, improve hyperlipidemia and prevent abnormal fat metabolism, while reducing the occurrence of fatty liver and is very helpful for regulating physiological functions in the body.

This is the safest way to eat edamame! Experts teach how to select and cook

In addition to explaining the nutritional benefits of edamame, Ms. Wu Yijing, who has many years of cooking experience, also shared her own tips on selecting, cleaning, and preserving edamame, hoping to let everyone know how to correctly select and cook edamame so that they can be delicious, nutritious, and safe to eat:

When buying edamame, choose those with pods still attached. The better the pods are, the wider they are, the greener they are, and the more raised the beans are, the better.

【Purchase points】:

When buying edamame, choose those with pods still attached. The pods should be broad, green and not withered, and the more raised the beans are, the better.

【Cleaning method】:

It is recommended to wash edamame several times with water before cooking. When washing the edamame, pay attention to whether the edamame has been bitten by insects. Those bitten by insects should be picked out and thrown away to prevent the possibility of small insects hiding inside.

【Save method】：

The peeled edamame can be cooked and stored in the freezer for about 1 year. If the edamame is whole, you can wrap it in a plastic bag and refrigerate it.