Serious 6 Health Benefits of Sugarcane Juice

[CoffeeAhSoh]

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When I think of sugarcane juice, the first thing which comes to mind are the busy by-lanes of Karol Bagh, Delhi: vendors offering poor imitations of Gucci handbags and Rolex watches, women sprinting through the crowd trying to get from one shop to another, the faint smell of hot pooris and Punjabi chana, the constant high-pitched rings of rikshaw bells and a few dozen sugarcane juice (ganne ka ras) carts parked at every street corner. In the sweltering heat, I'd jostle my way to the sugarcane juice guy and watch him lazily operate an old-world juice machine that takes in one sugarcane at a time and pushes out beautiful green coloured cane juice that isn't just sweet and delicious, but also extremely nourishing and considered to be a real goldmine of health according to doctors, nutritionists and the school of Indian traditional medicine.

India is one of the world's largest producers of sugarcane, after Brazil which is possibly why you'll find almost no companies which offer packaged sugarcane juice. It can be priced as low as Rs.10 or as high as Rs.40, but it's available through the country and not limited to one specific region. The top 5 sugarcane producing states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Sugarcane is one of the main crops used in the production of sugar: 70% of the world's sugar is made from sugarcane and the remaining 30% comes from the sugar beet crop. However, this isn't the case for the sugarcane grown in India which happens to be the second largest producer of sugarcane, after Brazil. A lot of the sugarcane grown in India is first used to make gur (jaggery) followed by khandsari (unrefined or brown sugar), and then sugar which is processed using chemicals and sulphur. The remaining fibrous mass can be used as fuel, or to make paper or sound insulating boards and in some countries its used even to make alcohol.


Nutritional value of Sugarcane: The juice Sugarcane per serving (28.35 grams) contain Energy-111.13 kJ (26.56 kcal), Carbohydrates-27.51 g, Protein-0.27 g, Calcium11.23 mg (1%), Iron 0.37 mg (3%), Potassium41.96 mg (1%), Sodium17.01 mg (1%)

 

[zhihau]

Hmm... no more guava juicing?

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

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Benefits of Sugarcane Juice



If you search for sugarcane juice benefits, you'll find that it has been attributed as a natural remedy to a score of problems. It's rich in antioxidants so it helps fights infections and boost the immunity. It's rich in iron, magnesium, calcium and other electrolytes so it's great for dehydration. It helps cure the common cold and other infections and also fight fever as it boosts the body's protein levels. Besides these, there are a few more great health benefits of sugarcane juice that you must learn about:



1. Sugarcane juice is a diuretic which means that it helps treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones and ensure proper functioning of the kidneys.

2. According to Ayurveda, sugarcane juice helps strengthen your liver and is thus suggested as a remedy for jaundice. Jaundice is a condition where you find yellow pigmentation of the skin and membrane due to elevated levels of a substance known as bilirubin in the bodily fluids and is triggered by poor functioning liver. What sugarcane juice does is replenish your body with proteins lost and nutrients that it needs to recover quickly.

3. An Energy Drink - Sugarcane juice is rich in the good kind of carbohydrates, protein, iron, potassium and other essential nutrients that make it the ideal energy drinks. Especially in the summer months, a glass of cold sugarcane juice and really life both your health and your depleting levels of energy. It builds up plasma and body fluids and helps counter dryness and fatigue.

4. Ayurveda also suggests that 'sugarcane juice exhibits laxative properties thereby improving bowel movement and relieving constipation' (Source: ayurhelp.com). Sugarcane juice also has alkaline properties which means it's good for treating acidity and stomach burns.

5. It has a low glycemic index (GI) so it comes highly recommended for diabetics. A study showed that drinking sugarcane juice did not alter the blood glucose levels of diabetics drastically but you should check with your doctor before you start to drink some of this yourself.

6. Sugarcane juice is extremely rich in minerals which helps prevent tooth decay and bad breath.

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

Hmm... no more guava juicing?

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Sugarcane juice the Best

 

[zhihau]

I go for carrot, green apple and starfruit! :p:p:p

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

Hmm... no more guava juicing?

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From weight loss to clearing up your skin, 6 benefits of drinking sugarcane juice

Did you know that India is one of the leading producers of sugarcane in the world? So why not make the best use of it for our own health?

If, as a child, you have ever visited a sugarcane field or stopped by at a sugarcane juice vendor on the road, you would surely know that having a big glass of fresh sugarcane juice is not just yummy but highly refreshing. But what if we also told you that it is a superfluid that could up your health levels a notch?

Sugarcane can be eaten as is or consumed in the form of juice. Popularly known as ganne ka ras, the juice is not just another drink, but one of the healthiest drinks that you could lay your hands on. Here are a list of health benefits of sugarcane juice that will put a lot of natural and artificial energy drinks to shame.

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1. Prevents cancer: Sugarcane juice is alkaline in nature because of the high concentration of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and manganese, which helps prevent diseases like cancer, that cannot survive in an alkaline environment. Thus it helps in fighting various types of cancer such as prostate and breast cancer.
2. Aids in digestion: It is good for the well-being of the digestive system due to its high potassium levels. It helps in keeping the digestive system in good shape, prevents stomach infections and is considered to be particularly useful in treating the problem of constipation.
3. Prevents heart diseases: It also prevents heart diseases and stroke as it helps decrease the levels of unhealthy or cholesterol and triglycerides.
4. Helps in reducing weight: As sugarcane juice reduces the bad cholesterol levels in the body and has natural sugars, it helps in reducing weight. It is high in soluble fibre which aids in shedding weight.
5. Good for treating diabetes: Sugarcane is sweet in taste and is full of natural sweeteners, which have a low gylcemic index (GI), hence it works very well for diabetic patients.
6. Clears skin imperfections: When it comes to healthy skin, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) which are part of the natural constituents of sugarcane juice, are supposed to have a lot of benefits. They fight acne, reduce blemishes, prevent ageing and help in keeping the skin hydrated. Just apply sugarcane juice to your skin and let it dry or add it to your favourite face mask and scrub, and your skin will look radiant and clean.

 

[zhihau]

Truth be told: when I was a young boy, my grandmama would tell me to chew on the sugarcane instead of brushing teeth using toothbrush. Conventional wisdom, I guess...

 

[ynk2252]

Truth be told: when I was a young boy, my grandmama would tell me to chew on the sugarcane instead of brushing teeth using toothbrush. Conventional wisdom, I guess...

No wonder you needed false teeth during your school days.

 

[zhihau]

No wonder you needed false teeth during your school days.

Not true.

I used false gigi later in life because the original gigi a bit crooked. The dentist got promotion and said pluck all gigi make false gigi cantik cantik.

Bodoh peh kambing... young and foolish then...

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

Truth be told: when I was a young boy, my grandmama would tell me to chew on the sugarcane instead of brushing teeth using toothbrush. Conventional wisdom, I guess...

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i just try some

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

I go for carrot, green apple and starfruit! :p:p:p

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[virus]

and insecticide... no one noticed there r no ants around them sugar?

 

[zhihau]

and insecticide... no one noticed there r no ants around them sugar?

Homegrown, you know whose pee went into it.

 

[zhihau]

i just try some

I chew on it when I was young, now don't dare to try. Gigi may fly in random directions.

 

[Froggy]

Will kenna over weight and diabetes not?

 

[JohnTan]

So that explains why most kelings are fat. They are drinking too much sugar cane juice.

 

[zhihau]

They are drinking too much sugar cane juice.

Not toddy belly meh?

 

[Rogue Trader]

Rubbish article written by ah neh con artists. Which idiot would believe in health tips dished out by one of the most unhealthy races in the world?

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

Will kenna over weight and diabetes not?

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very good question.

awaiting for our forum resident Doctors. to share wisdom.

 

[eatshitndie]

too much sugar. prefer beet and soursop juice.