Add ANTI-INFLAMMATORY superfoods to your diet

The word “superfood” gets tossed around a lot these days, but when it comes to helping with arthritis, avocados and edamame beans may actually fit the bill. Research shows they have anti-inflammatory benefits similar to olive oil that could help manage the symptoms of arthritis.

Enjoy their taste and health benefits with these easy recipes from dietitians at the Arthritis Society. Edamame & Avocado Spread will provide a great boost of energy when spread on whole-grain toast.

Edamame and Avocado Spread

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES

SERVES: 2

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup cooked edamame beans ʶ

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp tahini paste

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• ½ avocado

• 1 green onion, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook edamame beans as per package instructions. If using whole edamame pods, cook for 5 minutes in salted boiling water then remove beans from pods once cooled.

2. In a food processor, mix edamame, avocado, tahini, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, salt and pepper until smooth.

3. Divide spread between two slices of whole-grain toast.

TIPS:

• If you’re unable to find edamame in your area, you can use peas as a replacement. ʶ

• Try pan-frying the edamame beans with seasoning, instead of boiling them.

• Place a sunny-side up egg cooked in olive oil on top of the toast for a balanced breakfast or light lunch.

Nutritional information (per serving): Calories: 200; Protein 5g; Total Fat 19g; Saturated Fat 3g; Monounsaturated Fat 9; Carbohydrates 6g; Fibre 1g; Sodium 22mg

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