Urinary tract infection remains an important problem for patients with spinal cord injury. Interventions used to promote bladder emptying and maintain low-pressure voiding have variable risks for urinary tract infection. Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in this population and should not be treated.
Good source of protein. Edamame (ed-ah-mah-may) is a complete protein containing all the essential amino acids. Seapoint Farms Edamame is a good source of protein, fiber, essential fatty acids, and isoflavones (found only in soy). One serving of Seapoint Farms Edamame provides 35 mg of isoflavones.
The beans with the highest amount of protein -- and which offer complete protein -- are soybeans. Cooked soybeans have 28.62 grams and edamame have 22.23 grams of protein in a 1-cup serving, which is about equal to the protein you'll get from a 3-ounce serving of meat.