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- Mung Beans are considered one of the world’s oldest superfoods
- High in fibre and resistant starch – supports digestive health
- High in folate – supports healthy pregnancy
- Rich in essential minerals
- Can also be sprouted
- Resealable air tight, foil pouch to ensure maximum freshness
- 100% pure botanical ingredients, absolutely nothing added
Organic Mung Beans from Indigo Herbs are considered one of the healthiest beans in the world. These fibre rich, tasty beans are a great source of many important nutrients which is probably why they are known as one of the world's oldest superfoods. Mung Beans make a delicious addition to soups, stews and stir fries, or can be sprouted to unlock enzymes and added to salads or eaten as a healthy snack.
At Indigo Herbs we are passionate about premium quality Wholefoods. Explore the tabs on this page to find out more about the health benefits, quality, manufacture and suggested use of this wholefood. At Indigo Herbs we are committed to empowering optimum health and nutrition and assisting you to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing, by having access to many of natures healing botanicals.
Mung Beans are high in dietary fibre, in particular they are rich in pectin, a soluble fibre which speeds up the movement of food through the gut, thus helping to keep bowels regular. Pectin also works with the good bacteria in the intestines, turning the fibre into a soothing coating for irritated intestinal walls.
An excellent source of folates, one serving of Mung Beans provides over 100% of the RDA for folates. Folate,along with vitamin B-12, is one of the essential co-factors for DNA synthesis and cell division. Adequate folate in the diet around conception and during pregnancy may help prevent neural-tube defects in the newborn baby.
Mung Beans are also high in plant protein, whilst not providing all of the essential amino acids they can be combined with other plant sources to make up a whole protein. Also high in many minerals, one portion of these tasty beans provides around 20% of the daily intake of potassium. Potassium is essential to a healthy heart, with vasodilating properties which help to maintain normal blood pressure. They are also high in magnesium, a mineral known as "nature's chill pill", it relaxes the muscles that control blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more freely, also helping to reduce high blood pressure.
Rich in iron, iron is crucial in formation of haemoglobin, healthy immune function, energy production and much more. Mung Beans contain good amounts of copper, zinc, manganese and selenium - antioxidant minerals that work together to scavenge free radicals and protect cells from oxidative stress. Left unchecked, free radicals can cause havoc in the body. This is just one of the many health benefits these minerals provide.
Mung Beans can be cooked and added to stir fries, soups and stews. They can also be sprouted and used as a healthy addition to salads.
For more information on how to cook, please see our guide How to soak legumes and cook them from scratch.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should cook Mung Beans before consumption.
If you are taking diabetic medication, please consult your healthcare practitioner before consuming Mung Beans.
Our Organic Mung Beans are grown on organic land that adheres to the strictest organic standards. Once the Mung Beans have reached maturity they are harvested, sorted and cleaned to remove the green pods. They are then shade dried to 12% moisture and tested for pollutants before being made ready for shipping.
