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The concept of making juice from sugar cane is extremely old in India. It has been present for hundreds of years and is still very much relevant today. Even though many healthier juices and smoothies have been introduced with time, it is safe to say that sugar cane juice occupies a special place among Indian people, unlike any other healthy juice or smoothie. Sugarcane is a type of grass that is abundantly cultivated in a lot of South Asian and Southeast Asian countries.
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India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world followed by Brazil. However, Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugarcane in India. Because of such high cultivation of sugar in India, its consumption is also quite high. One of the most common uses of sugarcane is to make some fresh juice. Here are some of the top health benefits of drinking sugarcane juice during summer.
* Hydration And Energy Boost
This is a proven fact that drinking a glass of sugarcane juice when one is feeling extremely dehydrated gives an instant boost of energy to the body. As per a study published in the Asian Journal of Sports Medicine in 2013, sugarcane juice also helps in increasing the glucose levels in the body which provides instant energy to the body to do a particular task. It can also help in replenishing the electrolyte balance and the loss of fluids from the body because of sweating.
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* Digestion
Sugar cane juice is also great for digestion and treating any kind of digestive disorders in the body. As per the International Potash Institute, potassium is the one of the most significant cations that is found in sugar canes. The presence of potassium in sugarcane helps in preventing any kind of stomach infections and also treating problems like constipation. During summer, the human body becomes more susceptible to getting infected with stomach-related problems because of temperature changes. During this time, consuming sugar cane juice on a perpetual basis can help alleviate the problem of digestive discomfort.
* Treating Jaundice
In a study published in the journal Pharmacognosy Review in 2015, sugarcane juice can be used to cure a lot of problems like diarrhoea, haemorrhage, urine diseases and many more. In fact in India, it has been used to cure jaundice for many years now. As per Ayurveda, sugar cane juice also has the potential to improve any problem related to the liver and facilitate better antioxidant activity in the body. One can simply incorporate sugarcane juice into their diet after consulting it with the doctor.
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* Good For Kidney
As stated above, sugarcane juice is a great source of potassium which makes it good for the health kidney. Sugar canes also have very powerful diuretic properties that can help detoxify the body by flushing out all the toxins. It can also help in cleaning the urinary tract and providing the body immunity from problems related to infrequent urination. If a person experiences any kind of burning sensation upon the consumption of sugarcane juice, then they can mix it with some coconut water and lemon. This can be extremely beneficial to tackle inflammation-related problems in the stomach.
* Good For Bones
As per the USDA, 100 grams of sugarcane contains 7 mg of calcium. Additionally, sugarcane also contains a lot of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and many other minerals that are good for bone health. All of these vitamins and minerals also help in improving the colour and the quality of teeth. But one must remember that one should not drink sugarcane juice just before sleeping as it has a high amount of glucose. Even if one has consumed the juice just before sleeping, it is always better to brush the teeth and then go to sleep.
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* Prevent The Growth of Cancer Cells
As per a report published in the Institute of Health and Sport in 2021, sugar cane extract is credited for its high amount of antioxidants and polyphenols. Plant-based polyphenols have multiple health benefits and can help in reducing or preventing the growth of cancer cells in the body. It is important to remember that sugarcane juice is not a cure for cancer, but definitely, the high amount of antioxidants makes it healthy for the body and a natural way to prevent any such disease in the long run.
