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. Soybean is 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, and it can be eaten frequently in summer, which helps to 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 easily absorbed and can be used as one of the foods for children to supplement iron. In addition, soybean contains trace flavonoids, especially soybean isoflavones, which are called natural phytoestrogens and have estrogenic effects in human body, which can improve female menopause discomfort and prevent osteoporosis.

Extended data:

The meaning of soybean includes soybean and edamame. The scientific name of soybean, commonly known as soybean. Soybean was called glutinous rice in ancient times. Soybean is a general term for colored soybeans such as yellow, green, black and brown. It has a cultivation history of more than 5,000 years and originated in the south of China.

About 90% of the crops in China are soybeans. Soybean is a fresh soybean with pods, which is also called soybean after drying. There are six kinds of particle sizes: the largest particle size: 100, with a grain weight of more than 30 grams; Extra-large grains: 100 grains weigh 24.1-30g; Large grain: 100-grain weight18.1-24g; Medium grain: 100-grain weight12.1-18g; Small grains: 100 grains weigh 6.1-12g; Very small particles: 100 particles weigh less than 6 grams.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia of edamame