1. The fat content in edamame is obviously higher than other kinds of vegetables, but most of them are unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which can improve fat metabolism and help reduce triglycerides and cholesterol in human body;

2. Lecithin in soybean is one of the indispensable nutrients for brain development, which helps to improve the memory and intelligence level of the brain;

3. Soybeans are also rich in dietary fiber, which can not only improve constipation, but also reduce blood pressure and cholesterol;

4. The potassium content in edamame is very high. Eating it often in summer can help make up for the loss of potassium caused by excessive sweating, thus alleviating fatigue and loss of appetite caused by the loss of potassium;

5. The iron in edamame is easy to be absorbed, and it can be used as one of the foods for children to supplement iron. In addition, soybean contains trace functional components of flavonoids, especially soybean isoflavones, which are called natural phytoestrogens, and have estrogenic effects in human body, which can improve women's menopausal discomfort and prevent osteoporosis;

Extended information:

The meaning of soybean includes soybean and edamame. The scientific name is soybean, commonly known as soybean. Soybean was called glutinous rice in ancient times. Soybean is the general name of yellow, green, black, brown and other colored soybeans. It has a cultivation history of more than 5, years and originated in southern China.

About 9% of the crops in China are soybeans. Soybeans are fresh soybeans with pods, which are also called soybeans after drying. There are six kinds of grain sizes: maximum grain: 1 grains weigh more than 3 grams; Extra-large grains: 1 grains weigh 24.1-3g; Large grains: 1 grains weigh 18.1-24g; Medium grain: 1 grains weigh 12.1-18g; Small grains: 1 grains weigh 6.1-12g; Very small particles: 1 particles weigh less than 6 grams.

Resources: Baidu Encyclopedia of Soybean