By MELINDA MYERS
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Grow edamame for better health and nutrition

 

Last updated 5/6/2021 at 2:23pm



Add a bit of fiber to your garden and diet. Consider growing edamame (edible soybeans) in this year’s garden. 

Soybeans help promote overall health reducing the risk of high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Plus, the high fiber in soy helps fight colon and some other cancers. 

Edamame is an ancient Asian vegetable and is often eaten right from the pod like peanuts.  Edible soybeans are also used for making tofu, tempeh, soy nut snacks and more. In addition to their high fiber content, soybean’s high protein content has made them a popular meat substitu...



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