Mung Beans - Health Benefits

Green gram or Mung beans are called as Mudga in Ayurveda. Mudga is a Sanskrit word which means happiness. It’s one of the food items Ayurveda advises you to eat on a daily basis.

In this blog, we are going to discuss this wonder beans and their health benefits.

The pulses group, in general, are called as Shimbi dhanya. When explaining each food group, Ayurveda scholars have mentioned the best among the group. So in shimbi dhanyas or pulses group, Ayurveda considers Mung beans as the best.

Ayurveda properties of Mung beans -

• Taste - Sweet

• Taste after digestion- Pungent

• Properties - Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry), Grahi (absorbent)

• Potency- Cold

• And it is said to clear the obstructed body channels and digestive and metabolic pathways.

• Effects on Doshas - Balance Kapha and Pitta

Health Benefits of Mung beans -

1. Mung beans are rich in vitamins and minerals. These are the best plant-based sources of proteins.

2. They possess high antioxidant content and hence can prevent chronic disease risk.

3. Animal studies have shown that mung bean antioxidants can lower blood LDL cholesterol and protect the LDL particles from interacting with unstable free radicals

4. It has high Potassium, Magnesium, and Fiber which can help in reducing blood pressure.

5. It aids in digestive health since it has high fiber content.

6. It promotes weight loss by curbing hunger due to high protein content.

7. It can also support a healthy pregnancy because of the high folate content.

8. Most important, it is versatile and a variety of dishes can be prepared.