Have you ever heard about mung beans?
Super flavorful and easy to make, it will make your health stronger.
Also called moyashi, meaning bean sprout in Japanese, it is a popular ingredient in Asian
culinary.
Its properties are even more nutritious than the bean itself.
According to Dr. Matheus Macêdo, Ayurvedic doctor, mung bean sprouts are a mundhal bean,
known as lentil.
It is also known by the Samhita as the best bean of all, the healthiest one.
The germination process maximizes the nutritional potential of foods, which is highly beneficial
to our health.
Isn't it interesting?
Let's see the benefits of mung beans:
Prevents some brain disorders Bean sprouts contain folic acid, an important
compound to regulate specific amino acids that our nervous system needs.
Studies show that folic acid deficiency increases homocysteine levels, a dangerous predecessor
for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.
Great for the digestive system Because of the fiber, bean sprouts are very
efficient in helping the digestive tract work correctly, avoiding constipation, and improving
intestinal transit.
That's incredible, isn't it?
Protects against lesion Vitamin K found in mung beans improves blood
clotting.
A deficiency of this vitamin, although uncommon, can cause excessive bleeding in case of lesions.
It is also great for bone health, as it improves calcium absorption and prevents diseases like
osteoporosis.
Other minerals present in bean sprouts, like magnesium, copper, and zinc, are also beneficial
to our bones.
Helps with weight loss Bean sprouts are low in calories, have almost
zero fat, and are full of nutrients that our body needs.
This all shows how good mung beans are to weight loss.
Besides, bean sprouts are rich in fiber and help the good functioning of the metabolism
and digestive system.
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Lowers stress According to research published in the magazine
Food & Function, the bioflavonoids found in bean sprouts can protect the body from stress.
Also, a study from the University of Adelaide, Australia, suggests that vitamin C, which
can be found in bean sprouts, can reduce anxiety and depression, especially in women.
Immune system One of the pillars of a strong immune system
is vitamin C, an essential nutrient to prevent different diseases.
It stimulates the production of white blood cells that fight the invasive toxins.
With a portion of bean sprouts, you get 23% of daily vitamin C recommended.
Incredible, isn't it?
Besides vitamin C, mung beans also contain iron, a mineral associated with the prevention
of infections.
In recent research, experts discovered that iron helps kill harmful organisms, like bacteria
or viruses.
Increases life expectancy Isoflavone, a substance found in bean sprouts,
has the same effects in the human body as the hormone estrogen.
A regular dose of isoflavone prevents issues like breast cancer, osteoporosis, and menopause.
Detox effect Another advantage of mung beans is that they
help remove residues because they contain many fiber and water in their composition.
This is the main reason sprouts can be efficient against digestive system cancer.
When the residues are removed quickly from our body, they aren't absorbed.
This prevents the toxins from building up and stimulating cancer cells.
Isn't it cool?
You can find bean sprouts in natural health stores, Asian markets, and even in online
stores.
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So, did you like learning about mung beans?
A small but powerful grain that hasn't left my kitchen ever since I discovered it.