Serving Size Consideration: A typical serving of cooked mung beans
Safe Serving Size: A FODMAP-friendly serving of cooked mung beans
Active Compounds: Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), Fructans
Why it's problematic: High in GOS which can cause significant digestive issues in sensitive individuals
Specific symptoms: Bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and altered bowel movements
Typical reaction time frame: Symptoms typically appear within 30 minutes to 4 hours after consumption
Individual variation: Tolerance levels vary significantly between individuals
Soaking and discarding water can reduce FODMAP content
Sprouting may decrease GOS content
Cooking doesn't significantly reduce FODMAP content
Avoid combining with:
Safe complementary foods: Can be safely combined with low FODMAP grains like rice and quinoa
Signs of success: No digestive symptoms within 24 hours after consumption
Common products containing garlic:
Alternative names: Green gram, Moong dal, Green soy beans, Maash
Factors affecting tolerance:
Tip: Keep a food diary to track your individual tolerance levels and reactions