Mash peas are a tasty and healthy product that can be eaten polished or unpolished, grated or whole, cooked or raw, sprouted. It has a nutty aroma and a mild herbal taste, and cooks quite quickly.
What are Mash peas?
Mung bean is a legume with small, green, oval-shaped fruits. A well-balanced vitamin and mineral composition makes the product healthy and nutritious, and constant consumption has a positive effect on health.
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Mung beans, or mung beans, belong to the legume family, genus Vigna.They are considered an ancient legume crop, with origins going back to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Mung bean is a perennial herb that is grown in China, Indonesia, and Thailand. Harvesting consists of several stages. The first one is carried out in June, the next one in November. The specificity of pea harvesting is explained by the long-term ripening of seeds.
Description, properties, composition
Mung beans are a source of easily digestible protein, phytoestrogens and protease inhibitors. In terms of taste, peas are similar to beans, however, they have a nutty note in taste.
The product contains 18 amino acids, choline, beta-carotene, vitamins B, A, E, C, PP, K. Peas are also rich in micro- and macroelements, including phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium.
100 g of beans contain:
- proteins - 23.5 g;
- fats - 2 g;
- carbohydrates - 44.2 g.
The product also contains valuable dietary fiber.
Calorie content is 347 kcal per 100 g. When cooked, Mash has 105 kcal per 100 g, sprouted - 30 kcal.
Advantages and disadvantages
Mung bean has a diuretic, antiseptic, and detoxifying effect.
Advantages:
- strengthening immunity;
- cholesterol stabilization;
- increased visual acuity;
- effective fight against tumors;
- improvement of a woman’s hormonal levels;
- increased performance;
- normalization of metabolism;
- rapid saturation, promoting proper weight loss;
- Possibility of cooking without the need for soaking.
Sprouted beans have the greatest value for human health, the concentration of nutrients in which increases by 2–5 times.
Among the disadvantages, the only noteworthy fact is that the consumption of beans is prohibited for people who have an individual intolerance to the product.Reception should be carried out with caution, in case of poor intestinal motility.
Mash peas are also called golden beans, green mung beans.
How to germinate?
For the beans to germinate, just fill them with water and leave them like that for 2-3 hours, or overnight. During this time, the peas manage to sprout up to 1 cm, which are considered the most useful.
After soaking, the water is drained and the beans are washed well. Then they are placed in a container and covered with damp gauze. You need to rinse once every 2-3 hours. The next day, pale nutritious sprouts appear on the peas, the use of which will help tidy up your complexion, hair, nails, normalize weight, and avoid many diseases.
How to choose?
When purchasing, it is important to examine the packaging, which must be sealed and free of damage. Peas should have a bright green color with a glossy sheen.
Application
To obtain a full range of nutrients, the beans are sprouted. Sprouts appear the next day and taste like green peas. They are often an integral element in the diet of raw foodists. Mung beans are widely used in folk medicine to combat and prevent illnesses. Popular in cosmetology, they help restore a healthy complexion. Used in cooking to help overweight people lose weight.
In folk medicine
Mung bean is widely used to detoxify the body. Cleanses the intestines well, without gas formation. Reduces and stabilizes blood cholesterol levels. Improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system, kidneys, strengthens bones.
Phosphorus contained in the composition is necessary for memory and contributes to the development of resistance to stress.Widely used to prevent breast cancer.
For weight loss
The diet involves a strict reduction in the consumption of carbohydrates, which are nevertheless extremely important for the body and their deficiency leads to serious health problems. In this case, nutritionists recommend allowing yourself some carbohydrates, mainly rice, but Mash is best. Due to the fact that beans can be consumed raw, their calorie content is kept to a minimum.
The product is very nutritious and quickly fills you up.
When ingested, peas remove toxins several times more effectively than oatmeal. It also promotes weight loss and overall improvement. It has a diuretic effect, which is extremely important when removing toxins, and relieves swelling.
In cosmetology
Pea pulp effectively removes blackheads. Well nourishes the skin and tightens pores. Masks have a toning, rejuvenating, tightening effect, giving the skin a healthy and fresh look.
In cooking
Mung bean is used to prepare first and second courses. Pancakes, pasta, noodles, cream, ice cream, and drinks are made from flour obtained from Mash.
Peas go well with lamb, so they are often added to pilaf. It is also an integral component in the preparation of the national Indian soup Mashkhurda.
How to store?
Mung bean can be stored for several years without losing its beneficial properties. It is worth considering that the older the peas, the longer they need to be soaked. Store preferably in an airtight container or linen bag. The product container should be stored in a well-ventilated area with moderate humidity.
Golden beans are recommended for use in the presence of food poisoning, inflammatory processes, and dermatitis.Daily consumption will help reduce cholesterol levels by 19%. Mung bean is an effective protection against free radicals, stimulates intercellular processes, and treats various skin damage. Of the obvious benefits, it is also noted that in reasonable quantities, peas can be used in the diet of young children, nursing mothers and pregnant women.
