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Edamame, anyone? A new snack bursts on DFO’s radar

This undated photo shows edamame harvest in New Paltz, N.Y. Freshly picked, green, young soybeans, known as edamame, are easy to grow and combine the flavors and textures of fresh lima beans and peas. (Lee Reich via AP)

I’ve been changing my eating and sleeping habits this year. Less snacking. More water. Earlier to bed. As you know, I’ve long enjoyed walks along the waterfront. Now, I’m looking for healthy snacks to mix into the equation. Yesterday. I mentioned edamame to Mrs. O. And a bag appeared with the groceries last night. I like saying the name. Edamame. And I liked the taste of the health snack last night. Edamame, for those of you keeping score at home, is immature soybeans found in pod (something like lima beans. Add a little salt and they’re a nice replacement for potato chips. How about you?

Question: Do you have a go-to health snack?

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Huckleberries Online." Read all stories from this blog