I went this winter at my farm house and it was the first time I stayed there in this time of the year. It was lovely scene, watching dewdrops sitting over plants and crops and smoke like mist covering everything. The best part was SUGARCANE, being a sweet enthusiast I can literally eat anything that is sweet. Being real honest last time I had sugarcane stick was in 2013 I guess and having such delightful thing was wow, it is addicting but before becoming an addict I wanted to know what's inside it and how eating it will affect my body, I was afraid of calories coming from sugar, but what I found out was amazing.
An 8-ounce serving – approximately 240 ml – of sugar cane juice (without any additives) contains 250 calories, with 30 gm natural sugars. It has zero content of fat, cholesterol, fiber and protein but contains sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron.
ENERGY BOOSTER
It provides glucose which the body stores as glycogen. This reserved glycogen is consumed whenever energy is required by the body. Sugarcane also consists of carbohydrates that provide the body with instant energy and refreshment. Hence, we can say that raw sugarcane is a real energy booster
DEVELOPMENT OF BONES AND TEETH
Back in the day, chewing on a sugarcane stick used to be a regular pastime for young children and adolescents. Apart from keeping them occupied, the calcium-rich sugarcane also ensures proper development of the skeletal system, bones and teeth.
MAINTAINS KIDNEY HEALTH
Being a natural low-cholesterol, low-sodium food with no saturated fats, sugarcane juice helps keeping the kidneys in top shape.
ENHANCES LIVER FUNCTION
Sugarcane juice is said to be one of the best natural treatments for liver-related ailments such as jaundice. Alkaline in nature, sugarcane juice helps maintain the electrolyte balance in the body.
IT EASES THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
People suffering from digestive distress would do well to include sugarcane juice in their diet. The potassium in sugarcane juice balances the pH levels in the stomach, facilitates the secretion of digestive juices and keeps the system on track. It also helps prevent stomach infections.
DIURETIC IN NATURE
The diuretic property of sugarcane juice makes it an essential ingredient for driving away infection. Drinking sugarcane juice will help in preventing urinary tract infection, especially when you experience burning sensation while passing urine and it also averts kidney stones.
FIGHTS CAVITIES AND BAD BREATH
Sugarcane juice is loaded with minerals such as calcium and phosphorus that strengthens the enamel of the teeth and protects it against decay. The large amounts of nutrients in sugarcane juice help fight bad breath that can occur due to nutrient deficiency.
STRONGER BONE
The wealth of minerals in sugarcane juice include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium which plays a vital part in strengthening the bones. Thus, lowering the risk of osteoporosis, drinking a glass of sugarcane juice daily can keep your bones stronger as you age.
But sugar is sugar , so moderation is the key.
XOXO:)
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