A Whole Lotta Green

Tonight, I discovered edamame beans as never before. We shopped for shrimp and groceries, since neither of us were in the mood for going out to eat, and the fridge was barren, devoid of chocolate, diet coke and Beer.
(The hockey game was on! Beer is a must!).

The edamame was almost sold out, so I wrestled an old lady for it, threw her to the floor and she rolled over and punched me smack in the face and I punched...so I took it home and warmed it in a little boiling water with a smidgen of kosher salt, (just to be a foodie) and ... OHHHhhhh.

Have you ever had edamame? They are little green morsel beans, soft and crunchy all at once.   I'm a grazing snacker, most implacably so -I eat all day long.   I think they're going to fit quite nicely in my diet.

Currently I'm in phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.  Sort of.  I followed it religiously for two weeks and then took a break on Easter Day so I could have honey baked ham and green bean casserole.  At least I skipped the potatoes and fruit salad.   

But two days later I came down with a head & chest cold, and isn't it the LAW that you must feed a cold and starve a fever?  Brittany left her Easter candy home even though I TOLD her to take it to school and give the other kids pre- diabetes.

I made it through Easter without eating a single bite of candy.  Once the diet took hold, my sugar cravings subsided.  Three days after Easter, I got the cold and gave in.  Arrrgh.  I didn't gain the weight back, but I did feel a strong urge to get back on the plan.

Day 1 (again) was today.  I only have another 4 to 6 pounds to go, having lost 4 or 6 pounds last week.  (the scale is really weird)  Normally, it wouldn't be that hard to get the weight off because I'm physically active, but I'm 44 now and it seems to take foreverrrrrrrrrrr to get it off lately.  I like to slide into my jeans, not jump up and down and try to zip 'em shut.

Here's some news for all you farters out there. South Beach Diet is an amazing foe against gas.  I haven't tooted once since I started this diet.   If I have, I didn't notice.  And neither did anyone else... THAT much we can establish. 
Also, after every meal, I don't feel bloated at all.  Major bonus!

I also came up with this Succulent Sundae Recipe for Phase 1, 2 and 3.  Those of you who haven't been on this diet are going to think this very strange, indeed. 
You'll need one sugar free fudgesicle, a handful of peanuts and a generous scoop of Cool Whip.  ( I like my cool whip semi-thawed).
Put in a bowl. Eat.
Takes care of that craving for something chocolaty, crunchy and creamy all at once. (Most important during those pms days.)

Back to edamame, if you're going to celebrate Earth Day, (which I don't.. since I PRACTICE earth care evvvvery freaking day), this is the perfect vegetable for your earthly self.

Behold! Inside every one of these long leathery beans are a panoply of little green morsels. Suck on one and then bite in.  It's that good.

*Some food for thought:  Check out this site that I googled...... Notice the pronunciation of edamame.  Now, notice the LOCATION of the company.   I can't help wondering how they really pronounce it in Kentucky?  I've got cousins out there, got to love that Kaintucky twang!

Comments

[Nils]

So, no need for Lacatutin ...

[doubleknot]

I don't even know what an edamame is - sounds interesting though and I am off to check out the site.

[doubleknot]

Soy beans - very familer with them - I will have to look for the new kind. I like the coated dry ones to munch on but the green ones sound like peanuts and better for you.

[FloridaCracker]

Never heard of those beans. Very funny...and informative post...I wonder if the South Beach Doctor includes that info in his book?

I knew you could take that old lady...

[Karen]

OK, I just learned a new word - edamame! Thanks for teaching me something today. Good luck with the South Beach diet!

Here via Michele's!

[Courtney]

I heart edamame. Here via Michele today.
Oh, and South Beach? Works great until you stop doing it, then all the weight comes back with friends. So if you're planning on doing it for the rest of your life, good on ya!

[daisy]

I'd not heard of edamame beans either. I tend to buy beans raw and then soak them before preparing but I've not seen edamame in that section of the grocery store. I'll go look at the linked site to learn more.

Michele sent me your way, Laura.

[Laura]

Nils... the air will smell so good! In addition, everything will slide out easily ;)

Doubleknot.. hope you like them. Mine were on sale at Publix at the time. $2.35 for a package, cheaper than potato chips!

FC, She was a tough opponent.. obviously been stocking up on the steroids..

Karen, thanks!

Courtney, you're right.. it really does work while you're on it. I was on it about 3 years ago and it worked great. I use it from time to time to get a faster result, diet wise.

Daisy, I usually buy them raw as well. This was the first time i've tried them and enjoyed it. Found them a little filling also!

[Nils]

Geez ... just about anything works good until you stop doing it. Exercise, dieting, drinking ...

South Beach is all about eating properly. And yeah, when you stop eating properly, you just might notice you gain weight. Which, you know, is how it got there in the first place.

Eating properly for the rest of your life? Sure, why wouldn't you?

[Old Horsetail Snake]

Boy, a guy can learn a lot by reading. I doubt there's any edamame here. Scientists would say this is "too bad."

[Sandy of AIP]

You're like me...you practice earth saving ways everyday...good for you and good luck with those
"eda may me" beans.
(I'm from Kentucky)

[colleen]

Hi Laura, Thanks for you kind words over at Loose Leaf yesterday.

I had edamame beans for the first time last fall while visiting friends in Colorado and liked them.

Have you ever checked out The Shwartzbein Principle? Most sensible book on diet and health that I've come across.

[Sue]

I always think soy -- ick -- I haven't liked most soy "products" but for some reason, I wanna go out and buy these beans :) Go figure

[poopie]

I think I'll pass :) I'll just buy bigger jeans!