Health Benefits of Sugarcane Juice

‘Sugarcane juice is the liquid extracted from pressed sugarcane. It is consumed as a beverage in many places, especially where sugarcane is commercially grown such as Southeast Asia, the Indian Sub-continent, North America and Latin America.’

1. Nutritional Content of Sugarcane juice: 100 grams of sugarcane juice contains 269 calories, zero fat and cholesterol, 73 grams of sugar, 58 mg. of sodium, 63 mg.of potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, antioxidants like flavonoids and polyphenols and other electrolytes. It is a rich source of Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3 and C.
2. Diuretic:  Due to its nutritional content and presence of electrolytes, it is great for dehydration. Sugarcane juice is a diuretic. So it helps treat urinary tract infections, helps kidney stones and ensures proper functioning of the kidney.
3. Liver strengthening: Sugarcane juice helps strengthen the liver and isa remedy for jaundice. Sugarcane juice helps bring down the bilirubin content in the body. It replenishes the body with proteins that have been lost and nutrients that it needs to recover quickly.
4. Constipation: Sugarcane juice helps in constipation – it is excellent for the bowels. The juice is also highly alkaline, keeping acidity at bay.
5. Sugarcane juice fights cancer and helps with halitosis( bad breath ): Where cancer is concerned, sugarcane juice is useful in breast and prostate cancer due to the presence of flavonoids. These help in restoring the cell structure. Halitosis is a sign of nutrient deficiency and a glass of sugarcane juice helps in balancing nutrient deficiency.
6. Pregnancy: Sugarcane juice aids conception and ensures a safer pregnancy due to its folic acid and Vitamin B9 content. This helps in protecting neural birth defects like Spina fibida.
7. Energy booster: Sugarcane is a natural source iof sucrose that is the powerhouse of energy. It normalises the release of glucose in the body to regain lost sugar levels.
8. Acne: Sugarcane juice contains alpha- hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid. Glycolic acid exfoliates the skin and removes acne build up.Make a mask of Fuller’s Earth and sugarcane juice. Apply on neck and face for 20 minutes. Wash off with water and pat dry.
9. Tooth decay: Calcium and phosphorus present in sugarcane juice, strengthens teeth and develops tooth enamel.
10. Wound healing Sucrose is a potent ingredient and quickens wound healing.
11. Diabetes: Drink sugarcane juice moderately or dilute with water if you have high blood sugar.