Green mung beans exhibit powerful antioxidant properties that can help fight disease as well as protect the body. Consuming Green Mung Beans Have Been Studied to Treat: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, Celiac Disease/Gluten-Free Diets, Anemia, Osteoporosis, Digestive imbalances, Inflammation, Regulate Hormones after Menopause, Relieve Hot Flashes, and Prevent Osteoporosis.
Mung beans offer 14 grams of protein per cooked cup and are high in calcium, and iron is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium. They contain thiamin, iron, magnesium, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and copper, and are a good source of folate, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6. They also contain skin anti-aging properties that stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin, all essential to younger healthier skin.