Pennywort has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Pennywort extract helps reduce liver enzymes ALT, AST - two indicators that reflect liver damage in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Green beans are also a notable ingredient in this drink.
In terms of nutrition, this combination method still has advantages if processed with less sugar. Green beans provide plant protein, complex carbohydrates and fiber; pennywort adds plant compounds.
When used instead of soft drinks, milk tea or sugary drinks, this drink can contribute to reducing the amount of energy and sugar added to the diet.
This is especially meaningful for people at risk of fatty liver. Controlling weight, choosing healthy foods and increasing physical activity are important factors in controlling fatty liver disease.
You can prepare about 100-150g of fresh pennywort, 50-70g of clean green beans and about 500-700ml of water. Soak green beans a few hours in advance, then cook until soft. Wash pennywort thoroughly several times under running water, soak and drain.
Put cooked green beans with pennywort and enough water in a blender, blend until smooth. You can filter if you want the drink to be smoother. Do not add too much sugar or condensed milk, especially in overweight, obese, diabetic or people who are controlling fatty liver.
One point to note is that natural food does not mean absolute safety when used in large quantities.
People with liver disease, who are using medication regularly or have abnormal symptoms such as jaundice, dark urine, pain in the right hypochondrium, prolonged nausea should talk to their doctor instead of using pennywort for treatment purposes.
