Black beans have long been known as a food rich in fiber and minerals, while pandan leaves contain a group of naturally aromable compounds with strong antioxidant properties.
Recently, many modern nutritional studies have shown that combining black beans and pandan leaves in the form of drinking water not only has the effect of purifying the body but also helps improve the cardiovascular system, reduce oxidative stress and stabilize blood sugar.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 55% of adults in Asia have signs of mild metabolic disorders due to a diet high in refined starch and low in fiber.
Natural drinks rich in polyphenols such as black bean water with pineapple leaves are becoming a healthy solution to balance metabolism.
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that drinking roasted black bean water four times a week for 8 weeks helped reduce LDL-oxidized by 12% and increase glutathione activity by 18% - an important indicator of the liver's detoxification ability.
According to a report by the Asian Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pandan leaves contain phenolic compounds such as pandan flavone, vanillic acid and caffeic acid, which have the ability to neutralize free radicals, reduce soft tissue inflammation, support stable blood sugar and increase peripheral circulation.
The combination of black bean water and pandan leaves creates a drink rich in antioxidants, reducing the burden on the liver and kidneys during the process of Toxin metabolism.
Black beans are a food with a large amount of potassium (305 mg/100 g) and magnesium - two important minerals that help lower blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association (AHA, 2024), supplementing foods rich in potassium helps reduce blood vessel pressure, supporting people with high blood pressure or at risk of heart disease.
According to the European Society of Nephrology, black bean water has a mild diuretic effect thanks to its potassium and natural antioxidant content, helping to:
Increased urine output
Reducing the metabolic burden on the kidneys
Supports the elimination of uric and soluble toxins.
When cooked with pandan leaves, the natural aroma helps reduce the feeling of fullness, making it easier to drink, while increasing the body's ability to hydrate, an important factor for effective kidney function.
Anthocyanins in black beans help improve insulin sensitivity, slowing down the absorption of sugar. unsweetened black bean water, combined with pandan leaves, is a suitable choice for:
People with prediabetes
Low-carb dieters
People who want to lose weight
A study by the University of Tokyo (2024) shows that phenolic compounds in pandan leaves help reduce digestive alpha-glucosidase, thereby reducing blood sugar after eating.
