Drink healthy Sugar Cane Juice and Stay Healthy

Author: Rohan Sinha

Sugarcane juice is considered extremely nourishing and has many health benefits. It is also considered to be a real goldmine of health according to doctors, nutritionists and the school of Indian traditional medicine. India being one of the world's largest producers of sugarcane, after Brazil you'll find this natural sugarcane juice available through the country and not limited to one specific region. You can find this juice priced as low as Rs.10 or as high as Rs.40.

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, in India this isn't the case for the sugarcane. In India sugarcane 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 it's used even to make alcohol.

Nutritional value of Sugarcane:

It contains-

  • 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%)

Health benefits of sugarcane juice

Sugarcane juice is one of the healthy juices in India and below mentioned are some of the important health benefits of natural sugarcane juice.

  • It is diuretic which means it helps treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones and ensure proper functioning of kidneys.
  • Sugarcane juice helps strengthen your liver and therefore it is suggested as a remedy for jaundice.
  • It is rich in good carbohydrates, protein, iron, potassium and other essential nutrients that make it an ideal energy drink.
  • It builds up plasma and body fluids and helps contour dryness and fatigue.
  • Sugarcane juice also exhibits laxative properties thereby improving bowel movement and relieving constipation.
  • It also has an alkaline property which means it is good for treating acidity and stomach burns.
  • Sugarcane juice is also highly recommended for diabetics because it has a low glycemic index.
  • It also helps in preventing tooth decay and bad breathe.

So, you can see why sugarcane juice is considered as one of the best healthy juices in India.

Author's Bio

In this article you can find the health benefits of natural sugarcane juice and why it is considered to be a healthy juice in India.