Soy has gained popularity over the years, mostly as being a healthy alternative for animal protein.  Vegetarians and vegans will consume soy in their diets in place of animal protein and other animal products.  However, you do not have to be a vegetarian or vegan to enjoy soy!   Despite soy’s popularity, many people…

One of the foods celebrated in April is soy, so I figured it would be appropriate to highlight edamame in this month’s monthly morsels. Edamame are young immature soybeans that are harvested before the beans are allowed time to ripen. The beans are contained in a fuzzy and fibrous inedible shell and are typically boiled,…

These edamame pods are great as an appetizer, snack or side dish. They are crunchy, flavorful and fun to eat. Substitute a serving of these when you need a snack and you’ll never crave potato chips again!

This is a quick salad to assemble that makes a refreshing side dish to any meal.

Soy has gained a lot of attention in recent years, as it is a healthy alternative source of protein for those who maintain a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.  However, soy foods are not just for the vegetarian, it can be incorporated into anyone’s meal plan, whether you eat meat or not.  To help people become…