Nutrition of Mung Beans Bean sprouts have the richest source of amino acids (for protein), vitamins and minerals, and also contain a good amount of fiber. They contain all types of vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, folic acid and are an excellent source of iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and zinc. It also helps in reducing the chances of heart diseases, ensures normal growth of cells and assists in protein metabolism. It also contains thiamine and is low carbohydrate. Diabetes Mung beans are a low glycemic index food, which means the beans are a diabetic friendly food. Low glycemic foods promote healthy blood sugar levels. People who eat foods that have a low glycemic index tend to have lower total body fat levels as opposed to those who consume high-glycemic foods, such as white bread and soft drinks. In recent studies, mung beans have shown promise in reducing blood glucose, plasma C-peptide, glucagon and blood urea nitrogen levels in non-human type-2 diabetic subjects. In the study, mung bean sprouts and mung bean seed coats were consumed for a total of five weeks before reaching a conclusion.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:42:46 +0000
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