The benefits of adding soy to your lifestyle plan are enormous. Soy is known to reduce the risk of heart disease, the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis. Edamame is a fantastic source of fiber, calcium and vitamin B. It is even a complete protein unto itself. Soy is truly the nutritional workhorse of the plant world.
Edamame Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 bags frozen shelled Edamame
- 1 can Sweet Corn
- 2 cans Black Beans
- 4 Tomatoes
- 1 bunch flat leaf Parsley
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Thaw edamame.
- Rinse and drain black beans and sweet corn.
- Finely chop tomatoes and parsley.
- In a bowl mix edamame, black beans, corn, tomato and parsley.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Nutritional Facts:
Servings: 8, Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 269.5, Protein: 8.05 g, Carbohydrates: 51 g, Fiber: 7.625 g, Fat: 3.86 g, Saturated Fat: .56 g, Sodium: 351mg
Cost Per Serving: $1.54
Keeping this dish inexpensive and other great tips:
- When making cold dishes, go for canned beans as opposed to dry goods. Canned black beans will have a much better texture.
- Choose your organic produce wisely. It would be great if all food could be organic but it can get expensive quickly. When incorporating organic fruits and vegetables into your lifestyle plan, begin by adding the swapping the top twelve most pesticide ridden fruits and vegetables with the organic variety. Purchase additional organic produce based on taste preference or cost/benefit analysis. Here is a list, in order, of the top twelve most pesticide ridden produce: Peach, Apple, Bell Pepper, Celery, Nectarine, Strawberries, Cherries, Kale, Lettuce, Grapes, Carrots and Pears. For a complete list of produce and their associated pesticide scores checkout www.foodnews.org.
- The tomato may not be a member of the dirty dozen but it is a great example of when you should go for organic based on taste and cost/benefit. Vine ripe tomatoes have a great fresh scent, tons of flavor and color. Generally organic tomatoes are only an extra dollar a pound over the conventionally grown alternative but are well worth the price. Seek out your local farmers market to reduce the expense of organic.
- Stock up on the basics when you the opportunities arise. When you are dedicated to a life of whole, natural foods coupons are limited. Don't fret; it is possible. Just be diligent in scanning your local sales ads and purchase items in bulk. Often you can find organic canned goods or frozen items on sale. When times are tough, just pick up a couple of tomatoes on your way home and you'll have a healthy meal on the table in a matter of minutes.
Enjoy!
Tabatha Juestel - I'm just like every other woman in America - watching my budget, my waistline and the clock. In the past I ate mainly healthy, organic ...
