My new favorite snack

Edamame.

I love this stuff.

For those of who don't know what it is, it's just baby green soybeans in the pod.

I have mentioned before that women should avoid a lot of soy products because of their estrogen effects, and men should stay away from soy completely, but Edamame is an exception.

In their raw form, soy beans are incredibly healthy. As usual, the more man interferes with nature, the worse it becomes, and such is the case with soy.

However, raw Edamame is loaded with healthy nutrients, plenty of protein, fiber, and is a tremendously satisfying snack.

Here is how to prepare it:

Take a bowl of frozen Edamame pods (found in the frozen veggie section of the grocery store) and cover them in water.

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on high in the microwave.

Drain the water, and toss the bean pods in a little olive oil while still hot (my best friend gave me some incredible imported Italian olive oil with stone ground lemons that tastes incredible with this).

Season with a little coarse sea salt and pepper and toss again.

Eat by putting the pods in your mouth and squeezing out the individual beans with your teeth. Discard the empty pods.

Cheers,

RD