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Amazing benefits of 'munggo' for your kids

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<p>Parents know just how hard it is to make kids eat vegetables.</p><p>But by some miracle, mung beans (locally known as munggo) often slip past kids&#x27; vegetable defense.</p><p>That&#x27;s a good thing, because mung beans are rich in nutrients that could help kids and adults alike.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/12/11/20181211_munggo_01.jpg"/></figure></div><p>According to health information site <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mung-beans#section1">Healthline</a>, mung beans contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals, among them folate, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6.</p><p>Mung beans are also among the best plant-based sources of protein, helping the body produce essential amino acids.</p><p>Antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals, can also be found in the beans.</p><p>Because mung beans are high in fiber, it is good for digestive health.</p><p>All these contribute to a child with better health and stronger immunity.</p><p>For moms with babies, the <a href="http://bit.ly/2RQrnfR">Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)</a> lists mung beans as among the 10 best food for babies. To include this in their diet, simply mash unseasoned mung beans and enrich it with milk.</p><p>For toddlers and older kids, moms can follow this guisado monggo <a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/recipe-ideas/ginisang-monggo-recipe.html">recipe</a>.</p><p>Watch how a mom uses munggo for her child&#x27;s growth:<br/> </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y58APDwU1WE?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><p>In the next few weeks, everyone will be celebrating Christmas with loved ones, and with food and gifts. </p><p>In this season of giving, share this video on social media with the hashtag #FeedTheFuture, and let the message of this film be a reminder that the best gift that moms can give their children is a brighter future. </p><div><strong>Visit <a href="https://www.knorr.com/ph/Lutong-Nanay.html">www.KnorrLutongNanay.com</a> for more details.</strong></div>