1. EDAMAME (ey-dah- MAH-meh) By Katrin Lonnblad

2. Source:http://edamame.com, http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/ 5ADay/month/fresh_beans.htm Edamame Edamame  Edamame is a soybean  Edamame means “Beans on branches”  Edamame grows in clusters on bushy branches  Edamame originates from China

3. Source: www.cdc.govnccdphp/dnpa/5ADa y/month/fresh_beans.htm Edamame: the “wonder veggie”  Edamame is called the wonder veggie because it contains all the nine essential amino acids.  This makes edamame a complete source of protein  Edamame also contains isoflavanoids

4. Source: http://www.wholehealthmd.com/ref shelf/foods_view/1,1523,105,00.ht ml Wonder veggie cont.  Edamame is high in fiber and nutrient- dense  Edamame is a good source of calcium, magnesium, lecithin, riboflavin, thiamin, folate, iron, zinc and many of the B vitamins  Edamame is rich in calcium, iron, zinc, and many of the B vitamins.

5. Source: http://www.edamame.org/health_b enefits.htm Nutritional Information  ½ cup of cooked edamame contains:  123 calories  11 g protein  10 g carbohydrates  6 g fat  Less than 1 g of saturated fat

6. Source: http://www.edamame.org/health_b enefits.htm Health Benefits  May decrease the risk of osteoporosis  May lower LDL levels  May decrease the risk of certain cancers  May help control diabetes and kidney disease  May reduce menopausal symptoms in women

7. Source:http://www.edamame.org/ use.htm Use of Edamame  Snack  Side veggie dish  Appetizer  Stir-fry  Soup  Pasta

8.  Edamame can be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores  Edamame can occasionally be found fresh and unfrozen

9. Source:http://japanesefood.about. com/library/weekly/aa070802a.ht m How to cook edamame  Wash edamame  Boil water in a pan  Add edamame and cook for 5-10 minutes  Drain and sprinkle with salt  Take the beans out of the pods and enjoy!  Can be served warm or cold

10. BIBLIOGRAPHY  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADay/mont h/fresh_beans.htm http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADay/mont h/fresh_beans.htm http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADay/mont h/fresh_beans.htm  http://www.edamame.com http://www.edamame.com  http://www.edamame.org/health_benefits.htm http://www.edamame.org/health_benefits.htm  http://www.edamame.org.use.htm http://www.edamame.org.use.htm  http://japanesefood.about.com/library/weekly/a a070802a.htm http://japanesefood.about.com/library/weekly/a a070802a.htm http://japanesefood.about.com/library/weekly/a a070802a.htm  http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/foods_ view/1,1523,105,00.html http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/foods_ view/1,1523,105,00.html http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/foods_ view/1,1523,105,00.html