Green mung bean powder 7 oz

Packed with healthy nutrients-mung beans are high in important vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Mung beans are an essential and versatile ingredient since ancient time for detoxifying. They beans have been cultivated throughout Asia (India and China) for at least 4,000 years, and they have served as a staple food in many cultures across Asia for nearly as long. They are well known to be easy on the digestive system, and they are often suitable for people who don’t typically tolerate legumes.  Their high antioxidant levels may reduce chronic disease risk32.  

Traditional understanding and uses:  They’re famous for their ability to detoxify your body, clear up your skin, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, cool inflammation, and even help you lose weight.

Health benefits: Research has shown mung beans to have anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, anti-tumor, anti-cancer effects; and it lowers lipids and controls high blood pressure33.  They are high in folate, which supports healthy pregnancy34, and their high-fiber content promote healthy bowel movements35.  And compounds in all beans can suppress hunger, promoting weight loss36,37.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  They are based on traditional understanding and uses in Asian cultures over thousands of years.   

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