Edamame are immature soybeans from the plant, Glycine max.
HEALTH BENEFITS
I took an interest in Edamame because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties come from the bioactive compounds in the Edamame. The most powerful being the polyphenols, Daidzein, Genistein, and Glycitein.
HOW I USE EDAMAME
As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Edamame to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation can cause MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Edamame into my beneficial diet to do the following:
- Use their anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
- Use their antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.
So, Edamame help manage inflammation and a major source of inflammation.
And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.
PREFERENCES
I prefer to use frozen shelled Edamame, rather than deal with fresh and/or unshelled Edamame. Since I have arms and hands weakened by my MS, frozen prepared ingredients are easier to work with, making them helpful cooking shortcuts. Frozen ingredients are also unlikely to expire before you can use them.
RECIPES
I add Edamame to my single serving soups.
Feel free to check out my other recipes.
HAVE EDAMAME HELPED ME?
Yes. I believe Edamame has contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet.
I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.
CAUTION
Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.
Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new.
Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation.
-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy
REFERENCES
Mijiti, N., Someya, A., & Nagaoka, I. (2021). Effects of isoflavone derivatives on the production of inflammatory cytokines by synovial cells. Experimental and therapeutic medicine, 22(5), 1300.
Pejčić, T., Zeković, M., Bumbaširević, U., Kalaba, M., Vovk, I., Bensa, M., Popović, L., & Tešić, Ž. (2023). The Role of Isoflavones in the Prevention of Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer. Antioxidants, 12(2), 368.
Pavlović, N., Željko, D., Simić, M., Kaitović, Ž., Dragicevic, V., & Brankov, M. (2024). Edamame — Vegetable Crop of the Future: Production Challenges and Chemical Profile.The Journal Agriculture and Forestry, 70, 141-162.
Encyclopedia Britannica: Edamame
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