My Favorite New Snack Recommendation: The Only Bean Crunchy Dry Roasted Edamame Made With Avocado Oil

So it's been almost 4 years since I wrote a blog about any topic. The reason I am writing this blog is because I have been so inspired by a healthy snack that I found, that I feel the need to share it with everyone! For the last decade I have been recommending that clients buy dry roasted edamame as a healthy snack, something to add protein and crunch to salads, and a non-perishable travel snack. The brands I used to eat were fine. They were dry and kind of bland, but they had protein and fiber and I was okay eating them. 

Enter... The Only Bean Crunchy Dry Roasted Edamame with Avocado Oil! I found this version at Costco (apparently also available at some Targets) and was immediately intrigued by them since they are made with Avocado oil, which I would argue is one of the healthiest oils you can use. The second I tried a bite I knew they were going to be my new favorite snack. They are SO MUCH better than any other dry roasted edamame that I have ever had (and I have had several brands). They satisfy the crunchy and salty fix that many people yearn for, yet are super nutritious with their 6 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein per serving. They are a super filling and healthy snack at only 120 calories. I appreciate them for their well-balanced macronutrient profile, making for almost no rise in blood sugar after eating. They supersede any protein bar because they have similar nutritionals, yet much cleaner ingredients (edamame, sea salt, avocado oil): No fake sugars. No added sugar. No added fibers. No fillers. No thickeners/stabilizers. No artificial flavors/colors. Lower calorie. Say what you will about soy, I honestly don't think there are many well-done research studies showing negative effects of soy, and if anything, many are very positive showing the anti-cancer properties, impressive improvements for menopausal women dealing with hot flashes, and potential benefits in lowering cholesterol.

Everyone I have recommended them to loves them and I think you will too. I have no affiliation with The Only Bean and have not been paid or compensated in any way to promote this product. I am writing this rave review because I am genuinely excited for a snack that I think will change the snacking habits of many people who struggle with salty snack cravings and tend to lean towards things like chips and pretzels, which we know are not nutritional powerhouses. Let me know what you think!

I'm Back!

It's crazy to know that it's been almost 4 years since I wrote my last blog. The last blog I wrote was entitled: "What I feed my 2 year old in a day." That 2 year old is now a 6 year old in kindergarten! I have a new 2 year old girl, and a 4 year old boy in between those two girls. 

Note: We don't get many good family photos, so this one is over a year old...

Anyway, it's been a very busy few years with having babies, moving houses, raising kids, owning a business [Wayne Nutrition] and counseling clients, and I am just now finally finding time to get back to prioritize blog writing. I hope to provide more meal and snack recommendations, give my tips and ideas for feeding kids, and tips for staying healthy when you feel like your time is super limited. It's all about priorities, so I am trying to make this blog a priority again.

Stay tuned for some articles that I hope you find helpful and informative. I hope to have content published much more frequently than every 4 years going forward! :)