Edamame typically served in many Chinese and Japanese restaurants have several health benefits including lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, the isoflavones compound in edamame may help reduce the risk of breast cancer, menopausal symptoms, prostate cancer and bone loss.
Edamame also contains small amount vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and vitamin B-6, moreover, one cup(155grams) of edamame provide almost 10% Calcium, more than 10% vitamin C, around 20% Iron, at least 34% vitamin K, 120% Folate, and 33% Protein of the daily income.
Traditionally, prepared by boiling it for 5-10 minutes and seasoned with a pinch of salt, added to soups, stews, salads and noodle dishes, or simply eaten as a snack.