Mung beans and mung bean sprouts, a staple of Eastern Asian cuisine, have been a beacon of health and wellness in ancient literature for centuries. But what makes this simple, wholesome plant so popular?
For many consumers and herbalists, its fame stems from the mung bean’s professed detoxifying benefits including being a highly effective treatment for relieving an upset stomach and for nourishing the skin. Even today, modern scientific research has indicated that these powerful sprouts and beans contain high stores of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants.
