Mung beans are legumes, not lentils. They can be sweet or savory and are served cooked, sprouted or dried. They can also be eaten with or without the skin. 

These magic beans contain nutrients, are filling and are often used to counter many age-related diseases. They are jam-packed with vitamins and minerals including manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, copper, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and selenium. 

Because of their many antioxidants, mung beans are said to reduce the risk of chronic disease by neutralizing potentially harmful free radicals associated with inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Some studies have even shown that mung beans can neutralize free radical damage associated with cancer growth in lungs and stomach cells.

Two antioxidants called vitexin and isovitexin in the mung bean are linked to lowering blood sugar levels and helping insulin work more efficiently. 

Mung beans have soluble fiber (pectin) and resistant starch which promote digestive health. Pectin speeds up the movement of food through your gut which keeps your bowels regular, while nourishing healthy bacteria in the gut. 

According to Ayurveda, your gut is like your second brain. 

Even Western science has been calling this connection, the gut-brain axis. Down in the gut, bacteria make neuro-active compounds, including 90% of our neurotransmitter serotonin, which regulate our emotions. In turn, the brain can send signals to the gastrointestinal system, for example, to stimulate or suppress digestion. 

Essentially, when your gut is healthy, your brain feels good.