Weight loss - Moong
Here is a super food I really love and enjoy not only because it keep's me full but it also help's me lose weight. It has many properties that are beneficial for us especially when we are starving ourselves in the name of being on diet.
Yes, I'm taking about the good old green gram or green moong we can have it in many forms. we can soak it and make a healthy Dal to have withroties or brown rice, we can sprout it and make a healthy salad from it. there is also one interesting way that I doubt most are not a ware of ;we can dry roast the dal and dry grind it to make healthy versions of dosa, idli or Uttapa.
Now here are some reasons why you should give so much thought to green moong.
It's loaded with goodies
It is rice in vitamin A, B ,C and E and also potassium. not to forget it is a powerful source of vegetarian protein.It good to shed some unwanted weight
It is considered a healthy weight loss food as it is a low fat food rich in proteins and fibre . it curbs cravings and keep us full for a long time, it detoxifie the body and benefit's the metabolism as well as immune system.It's good for the heart
It helps to lower the high cholesterol level in the blood system. regular intake of green moong reduces bad cholesterol and improves the flexibility of arteries and veins. it also regulates the blood pressure.
Keep's a check on the blood sugar level
Green moong is full of complex carbohydrates in from of high fiber, which aids digestion complex carb's also stabilizes blood sugar and control's it' sudden rie after meal, while keeping body's energy at a balanced level. green moong can be high blood sugar level.
Its Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial and Anti-cancer
Green moong contains vitamin C and vitamin B-6 regular consumption of diet's rich in vitamin B-6 help you develop resistance against contagious chinese medicine it also contains anti-cancer properties.
It's Amazing for skin
moong bean dry grinded powder serves as an effective facial scrub or face mask. it makes skin smooth and youthful while minimising skin problem's like acne, spots, tan or wrinkles. it is mild enough to be used as, a daily face cleansing agent, for dry skin add milk or cream or honey to it. for oily skin add rose water or tap water to make a paste. apply a thin layer and wash off then it dries you can add a pinch of turmeric powder for a naturalglow.
How I have green moong everyday
I make a rich creamy think soup of green moong and switch one of my meal's with it. I mostly have it for dinner and find this hot thick soup quite comforting compared to cold salads or any other meal alteration.
My recipe is simple I soak green moong overnight then pressure cooker it with little oil, 1 onion, 2chopped green chillies, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, salt as per taste. water enough to make thick soup. you can add any vegetables to it or any garnish to keep it intereting. Your are busy schedule...and no time to shopping grocery . then now easy to online shopping grocery on Noqplz mob apps. and order to at home any grocery.