Dried-Edamame.com

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Dave's Dried Edamame

High protein snacks are a very common problem for weight loss patients, aka gastric bypass patients, Roux-en-Y, intestinal bypass patients, etc. Foods "labeled" for weight lost patients tend to be higher in price and more difficult to locate. Dried edamame, commonly misspelled as dryed edamame, is an excellent source of high protein, having 14 grams or protein in 1/4 cup. This means that one pound, volume of almost 4 1/4 cups, has 224+ grams of protein. This protein content is estimated by : 16 minimum 1/4 cup servings in almost 4 1/4 cups x 14 grams per 1/4 cup serving = >224 grams of protein.  Dried edamame is slightly crunchy (most crunchy foods tend to be high in fats or sugars), slightly salted, a green veggie--which is the best kind, they fit into a small zip lock bag for portability, and no refrigeration is required. Other snack foods tend to be high in sugars, fats, or contain a lot of calories.

What is edamame?

Edamame is a green vegetable more commonly known as a soybean, harvested at the peak of ripening right before it reaches the "hardening" time. Photo of edamame, prior roasting is show above.  The word Edamame means "Beans on Branches," and it grows in clusters on bushy branches. To retain the freshness and its natural flavor, it is parboiled and quick-frozen. In East Asia, the soybean has been used for over two thousand years as a major source of protein.  Dry roasting edamame makes them a handy snack that does not need refrigeration.  Dry roasted edamame pictured below.

Dried Edamame is slightly crunch, and lightly salted.  Taste is similar to a shelled peanut or pistachio nut. My wife and I think they taste like peanuts and my granddaughter says they taste like pistachios. The have a pleasant, somewhat nutty taste, not bitter at all.

Examine the nutritional values between edamame and peanuts:

    But searching around the Internet, the pricing is quite high for dried edamame. I've seen prices averaging a little over $2 and more for only a single 4 ounce bag, etc, PLUS SHIPPING costs.   We're dealing with a local nutritional store wholesaler, and I am able to offer them for $5-6 a pound, plus shipping, depending on the quantity ordered. PayPal will be the payment needed. Credit cards or postal money orders also accepted, as explained below. Up to seven one pound bags can be placed in a flat rate mailing box to save on shipment costs. Get together with a friend or two and order a box of 7 bags to save on shipping !!  Soy is a "perfect food", and edamame is ready to eat--nothing to cook or prepare.   It has the protein of meat, the fiber of a whole grain, and the antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals of the best vegetables and fruits.  Click HERE to read testimonials from some of my recent clients.

  This is a quick photo of me before and after RNY surgery. I'm a strong advocate for healthy ways of living, even if they require surgery. At my pre op weight of 345, life was way too difficult.  I'm currently 189 pounds and I've always strived to find good sources of protein for maximum health after surgery. Dried edamame is one of those great finds I though I would share with everyone. Each time I tell people at local weight loss support meetings, people are curious on where to find them. Now it's easy, just come to this web site. If you have any questions you'd like answered, please feel free to call me at  951-846-9179.

    From the CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) Nutrition Action Newsletter, October, 2007:  "According to the label, these roasted lightly salted green soybeans are "The Wonder Veggies." They're also "rich in isoflavones," "high protein," and "heart healthy," with "70% less fat and 40% more protein than peanuts".

    And they have "only 2 net carbs" and " all 8 essential amino acids," with "no cholesterol or trans fats."

    Oh yeah. Each serving has 14 grams of protein, and "25 grams of soy protein a day"...may reduce the risk of heart disease."

    Whew. That's a lot to expect from any food. never mind that the latest research questions whether soy protein prevents heart disease.  Or whether the isoflavones in soy foods prevent breast cancer, meno-pausal symptoms, or osteoporosis.

    No matter. It still unusual to find a plant food that offers so much protein (14 grams per 1/4 cup serving) and fiber (8 grams), without loading you down with sodium (150mg) or calories (130).

    Bottom line: Dry roasted edamame may not be a wonder food, but it makes a wonderful snack.

Postage for a single bag is $5, in a flat rate priority USPS envelope with delivery confirmation, and multiple bags can be sent in a USPS 2 day priority flat rate box. Standard flat rate box will hold 7 one pound bags of dried edamame. Cost would be $12 including 2 day priority shipment, insurance and confirmation of delivery. These rates only apply to shipment within the US. Write for delivery costs for other countries. Costs and payment methods:

• One pound is $6 plus $5 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $11 total.

• 2 pounds is $10 plus $10 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $20 total.

• 3 pounds is $16 plus $12 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $28 total.

• 4 pounds is $20 plus $12 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $32 total.

• 5 pounds is $26 plus $12 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $38 total.

• 6 pounds is $30 plus $12 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $42 total.

• 7 pounds is $36 plus $12 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $48 total.

• New larger size flat rate box will ship up to 12 bags of dried peas for $15 shipping, delivery confirmation and insurance.

• 8 pounds is $40 plus $15 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $55 total.

• 9 pounds is $46 plus $15 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $61 total.

• 10 lbs. is $50 plus $15 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $65 total.

• 11 lbs. is $56 plus $15 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $71 total.

• 12 lbs. is $60 plus $15 priority shipment, delivery confirmation and insurance, $75 total.

• Free gift with order of 2 pounds: 1 pair of 5" long surgical stainless steel scissors. Highly polished, very sharp points, very sharp cutting blades, straight blades (not curved), brand new in packaging. Use for craftwork, sewing, cuticles, etc.  Over $10 value with 7 pound order. Two free pairs of these scissors with a 7 pound order.  When placing your order please include a reminder for your free scissors if placing an order of 2 pounds or more.

• You can "mix" an order to include some dried peas from the linked site below too.

• Pay by:

• Use PayPal. Log into your account at http://www.paypal.com  , and  send funds to dave@ragdoll.com which will allow PayPal to send funds to me. If you would like an invoice sent to you, email me with your order request, and I will send a PayPal invoice to you.

• Credit cards: Visa MasterCard, and American Express can be used. But in the interest of keeping the dried peas priced low, I do not offer online card billing. You can email me at dave@ragdoll.com, or send a fax to 951-685-7896 with credit card details. I have several firewalls on my computer, the latest in viral protection, so your information is safe. I do not share any client information with any other business. Credit card transactions will show up as Ragnarok Cattery on your statements.

• OR, you can contact my by phone 951-685-3252 with your card details, followed up by an email stating you authorized me to use your card.  My bank requires that I have a written form of authorization from the card holder if the card is not used on my credit card machine.

• Postal money orders accepted too by sending total payment to Dave Chambers, 5510 Ptolemy Way, Mira Loma, CA 91752.

Contact me at dave@dried-edamame.com for further information, or call me a 951-685-3252.

BariCare Whey Protein Supplement

Vanilla, chocolate, or custard/pudding varieties. Each serving has 20 grams of protein, 4 grams of sugar, 5000% RDA of B12, tastes good too. Click HERE to learn more.

Don't forget to visit my other site for high protein nutrition, www.dried-peas.com . You can mix orders, ordering some dried peas, some dried edamame or vitamins all in the same flat rate box shipment.

Two choices for superior liquid vitamins--liquid vitamins are working in your body within 3-4 minutes while pilled vitamins take 1+ hours to dissolve and begin working.

NHR vitamins, just became available on June 16, 2008. Excellent vitamin levels, high levels of trace minerals, 2 grams of protein per serving, 3 gr. sugar (from fruit juice) and 3 gr. carbs (from fruit juice), 17 calories.  Apple cider taste, $19.95 per month.

Available from www.liquidbariatricvitamins.com

OR

GBG vitamins, orange punch taste, $19.95 per month.  Very good vitamin levels, no sugars, calories, or carbs.

Available from www.bariatricliquidvitamins.com

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