How is everyone doing on their journey to better health? I hope that you are all well.

I wanted to share with you a new snack I found at my local health food store. It is called EDAMAME. For those of you not familiar with it, it is pronounced, eh-dah-MAH-may.

Edamame is simply soy beans that have been harvested while they are still green and just before they harden. Many of you already know about the health benefits of soy, but for those of you who don't, here are some of the facts I read about:

Green soybeans are a great source of Vitamins A, B, Calcium, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids and are an excellent source of fiber.

Edamame is a good choice for diabetics as it is believed to help control blood sugar levels.

Consuming Edamame is believed to reduce cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease.

It contains eight of the amino acids and is a complete plant protein.

For women, soy offers some estrogenic benefits. (No, guys, you're NOT going to turn into a woman by consuming this great snack!!)

You should always look for soy products that say, "Non-GMO", which means that the product you are buying is NOT a Genetically Modified Organism. As often as possible, you should look for these snacks that are grown Organically.

I found a great Edamame product distributed by Seapoint Farms. Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame provides 70% less fat and 40% more protein than peanuts. It contains no cholesterol and no trans-fats while giving your body 14 grams of soy protein per 1/4 cup serving.

Each 1/4 cup serving only has 130 calories (only 40 from fat) and only 150 mg of salt (for those of you with blood pressure or sodium issues).

As for the taste, both Bill and I love them. They taste kind of "nutty" and we love the crunch. It doesn't take much more than the 1/4 cup serving to curb just about any type of craving. I had been looking for a "crunchy" snack that I could snack on at night when I got tired and needed to stay awake. I pour a 1/4 cup of these into a cup and chew on one "nut" at a time. The protein provides me with energy and the crunch gets me through the droopy eye period (you drivers know what I am talking about).

Better than chips, healthier than nuts, a true guilt-free snack for any driver. Try them and let me know what you think.

You can e-mail this supplier and ask where to find the product in your home town: www.seapointfarms.com

Keep healthy, Keep moving!!