Cooked Mung Beans (1 Cup)

Keep the serving of cooked mung beans modest and avoid adding sugar, sweet sauces, or refined grains to the meal.

Pair them with protein such as eggs, tofu, fish, chicken, or plain Greek yogurt to slow digestion.

Add non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms, or leafy salad for extra fiber and volume.

Include a small amount of unsaturated fat, such as avocado, olive oil, nuts, or seeds, with the meal.

Choose intact, minimally processed accompaniments; if adding a starch, use a small portion of quinoa, barley, or steel-cut oats rather than white rice or bread.

Eat mung beans after vegetables and protein, and take a 10–15 minute easy walk after the meal if appropriate for you.