Dry Roasted Edamame

Michelina · 07-31-2009, 04:46 AM

Hi, I recently found Dry Roasted Edamame at Costco -- 130 calories per 1/4 cup, 10 g carb, 8 g fiber, 14 g protein. It seems like it would be a good occasional alternative to the 1/4 cup of almonds or walnuts I currently eat each day on maintenance. Do you agree? Has anyone found this to have a good or bad impact on long-term maintenance? I'm in such a good groove right now that I hate to rock the boat, but realize that changing things up every so often helps to avoid food boredom! Thanks.

Mommy-2-girls · 07-31-2009, 05:23 AM

Michelina, the carbs seem a tad high but the fiber helps with that. I would also check the sodium because sometimes those are doused with a ton of salt. You could always try a small serving to see how your body responds!

Michelina · 07-31-2009, 06:40 AM

The sodium is 150 mg for a 1/4 cup serving (they are lightly salted), so it seems reasonable.

McBoo · 07-31-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Michelina

Hi, I recently found Dry Roasted Edamame at Costco -- 130 calories per 1/4 cup, 10 g carb, 8 g fiber, 14 g protein. It seems like it would be a good occasional alternative to the 1/4 cup of almonds or walnuts I currently eat each day on maintenance. Do you agree? Has anyone found this to have a good or bad impact on long-term maintenance? I'm in such a good groove right now that I hate to rock the boat, but realize that changing things up every so often helps to avoid food boredom! Thanks.

Since you are on maintainance it doesn't appear to be a problem to me. Just keep an eye on how your body reacts to them. Some people have problems with soy.

McBoo

Michelina · 07-31-2009, 08:48 AM

McBoo -- Just curious ... what kind of problems do people have with soy? I wasn't aware of this. Thanks.

McBoo · 07-31-2009, 09:42 AM

There are studies that beleive that it causes hormonal imbalance and thyroid issues. If you google soy health problems you will get plenty of hits.

McBoo

NIKKI21 · 08-01-2009, 05:36 AM

I picked up a bag of frozen edamame at whole foods with the intention of dry roasting myself to control the sodium.
I have to find an alternative to the almonds........ (TMI ALERT)

The almonds give me terrible gas :blush:

TXGRLY09 · 08-03-2009, 12:22 AM

I eat a cup of frozen edamame sprinkled lightly with garlic salt and steamed. I use it as a substitute for veggies since it has carbs and have not had any problem staying in Ketosis.

Michelina · 08-03-2009, 03:09 AM

That sounds delicious -- I'll have to try it. Trader Joe's also sells shelled fresh edamame in their produce department, and occasionally I'll add a small amount to my salads. Not only does it taste great, but it also adds a different texture to the salad, as peas or corn would do.

07-31-2009, 04:46 AM	#1
Michelina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12 Gallery: Michelina Stats: 5'0/133/104/100 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: September 2008	Dry Roasted Edamame Hi, I recently found Dry Roasted Edamame at Costco -- 130 calories per 1/4 cup, 10 g carb, 8 g fiber, 14 g protein. It seems like it would be a good occasional alternative to the 1/4 cup of almonds or walnuts I currently eat each day on maintenance. Do you agree? Has anyone found this to have a good or bad impact on long-term maintenance? I'm in such a good groove right now that I hate to rock the boat, but realize that changing things up every so often helps to avoid food boredom! Thanks.

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07-31-2009, 05:23 AM	#2
Mommy-2-girls Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 520 Gallery: Mommy-2-girls Stats: 5'9" 299.2/249.2/180 WOE: Medi Weight Loss/Wii Fit/Yoga Start Date: Restart after pregnancy bedrest: January 5, 2011	Michelina, the carbs seem a tad high but the fiber helps with that. I would also check the sodium because sometimes those are doused with a ton of salt. You could always try a small serving to see how your body responds!

07-31-2009, 06:40 AM	#3
Michelina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12 Gallery: Michelina Stats: 5'0/133/104/100 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: September 2008	The sodium is 150 mg for a 1/4 cup serving (they are lightly salted), so it seems reasonable.

07-31-2009, 08:48 AM	#5
Michelina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12 Gallery: Michelina Stats: 5'0/133/104/100 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: September 2008	McBoo -- Just curious ... what kind of problems do people have with soy? I wasn't aware of this. Thanks.

07-31-2009, 09:42 AM	#6
McBoo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: S.W Florida Posts: 4,411 Gallery: McBoo Stats: 216/140/140 Now on Maintainance WOE: Medi Weightloss Clinics Start Date: June 17, 2008	There are studies that beleive that it causes hormonal imbalance and thyroid issues. If you google soy health problems you will get plenty of hits. McBoo

08-01-2009, 05:36 AM	#7
NIKKI21 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TAMPA,FL Posts: 174 Gallery: NIKKI21 Stats: 181.4/134.8 Now on Maintenance :0) WOE: MEDI WEIGHTLOSS CLINICS Start Date: 12/04/08	I picked up a bag of frozen edamame at whole foods with the intention of dry roasting myself to control the sodium. I have to find an alternative to the almonds........ (TMI ALERT) The almonds give me terrible gas :blush:

08-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#8
TXGRLY09 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 75 Gallery: TXGRLY09 Stats: 155/139/115 (5'2") WOE: MWL Start Date: Orig. 6/19/09 Restart 12/29/11	I eat a cup of frozen edamame sprinkled lightly with garlic salt and steamed. I use it as a substitute for veggies since it has carbs and have not had any problem staying in Ketosis.

08-03-2009, 03:09 AM	#9
Michelina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12 Gallery: Michelina Stats: 5'0/133/104/100 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: September 2008	That sounds delicious -- I'll have to try it. Trader Joe's also sells shelled fresh edamame in their produce department, and occasionally I'll add a small amount to my salads. Not only does it taste great, but it also adds a different texture to the salad, as peas or corn would do.