Crystal is a large-seed, bright green mung bean that can be an amazing ingredient in your delicious stews. Nutritionally, mung beans are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that help protect against heat stroke, high body temperatures, thirst and more. Besides, research shows that mung beans may have properties that can lower LDL cholesterol. When making soup with these amazing seeds, cook the broth and vegetables first, and then add the mung beans toward the end. Then simmer until everything mixes together well.