Mung beans are a familiar staple in family meals. Rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, mung beans provide numerous health benefits. Their nutritional profile includes fiber, protein, vitamin E, vitamin C, B vitamins, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and more. Join Ba Ria Vung Tau Musculoskeletal Clinic to explore the causes of physical weakness and how to prevent it!
What Are Mung Beans?
Mung beans, also known as green beans, moong beans, or Vigna radiata, are small seeds with a diameter of approximately 2–2.5mm.
Dried mung beans are used as a food source, prepared in dishes such as sticky rice, porridge, desserts, cakes, nutritional cereals, or sprouted into bean sprouts.
Nutritional Composition of Mung Beans
The nutritional content of 100g of mung beans includes:
- 31 calories
- 6.97g carbohydrates
- 2.7g fiber
- 0.22g fat
- 1.8g protein
- 35 mcg vitamin A
- 0.141 mg vitamin B6
- 12.2 mg vitamin C
- 14.4 mcg vitamin K
- 33 mcg folic acid
- 37 mg calcium
- 1.03 mg iron
- 25 mg magnesium
- 38 mg phosphorus
- 211 mg potassium
- 19 mcg fluoride, and other nutrients.
Health Benefits of Mung Beans
Enhances Digestive Health
Mung beans are high in insoluble fiber, which is excellent for the digestive system. They promote digestion, stimulate bowel movements, and reduce indigestion and other gastrointestinal issues.
Boosts Immunity
Mung beans contain antioxidants and vitamin A, which help combat inflammation and enhance immune system function.
Supports Cardiovascular Health
High cholesterol levels increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Mung beans reduce fat absorption, thereby lowering bad cholesterol levels in the body.
Clears Heat and Detoxifies the Body
The nutrients in mung beans, particularly vitamins and minerals, help clear internal heat, detoxify the body, and treat conditions like acne and boils.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Abundant potassium, magnesium, and fiber in mung beans effectively reduce blood pressure.
Helps Manage Diabetes
With low starch content, mung beans are considered safe for individuals with diabetes.
Prevents Cancer
Mung beans support stable digestion and reduce stress on the intestines, helping prevent colorectal polyps—a risk factor for colon cancer. They also reduce the recurrence of benign prostatic hyperplasia and help prevent gastrointestinal cancers.
Improves Vision
Mung beans contain the carotenoids zeaxanthin and lutein, which reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss and impaired eye function. Carotenoids also mitigate vision decline by reducing eye strain and maintaining visual acuity and eye function.
Promotes Strong Bones
Rich in vitamin K and calcium, mung beans support healthy bones, preventing bone degeneration and osteoporosis.
Supports Pregnant Women
The folate in mung beans promotes red blood cell production and supports the development of the fetal nervous system, reducing the risk of neural tube defects in newborns.
Prevents and Supports Gout Patients
Flavonoids in mung beans inhibit joint degeneration, alleviating symptoms of arthritis and joint pain caused by gout.
Enhances Skin Health
Mung beans help remove excess sebum and exfoliate dead skin cells. Their vitamins, fats, and fiber contribute to brighter, healthier skin and effectively reduce sunburn.
Precautions When Using Mung Beans
- Avoid consuming mung beans during diarrhea.
- Do not eat mung beans on an empty stomach.
- Limit consumption to 2–3 times per week for adults; children should only have small amounts in porridge.
- For individuals with mineral deficiencies due to other disorders, avoid excessive mung bean consumption. Cooking or soaking mung beans can reduce phytic acid content; avoid consuming raw mung beans.
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