1. The fat content in edamame is 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 reduce the triglyceride and cholesterol content in human body.
2. Soybeans contain compounds that can remove blood vessel wall fat, which can reduce blood lipids and cholesterol in the blood.
3. Soybean is rich in dietary fiber, which has a good effect on improving constipation and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
4. The iron in edamame is easily absorbed and can be used as one of the foods for children to supplement iron. Soybean contains trace flavonoid functional components, especially soybean isoflavones, which are called natural phytoestrogens, and have estrogenic effects in human body, which can improve female menopause discomfort and prevent osteoporosis.
Lecithin in soybean is one of the indispensable nutrients for brain development, which can improve the memory and intelligence level of the brain.
6. The potassium content in edamame is very high. Eating it in summer helps to make up for the loss of potassium caused by excessive sweating, thus alleviating fatigue and loss of appetite caused by potassium loss.