Sugarcane benefits

Sugarcane field

What is Sugarcane ?

India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world after Brazil. Most of the sugarcane grown in India is used to make gur (Jaggery) followed by khandsari (Unrefined or brown sugar), and finally, processed Sugar using chemicals and sulphur. The remaining fibrous mass can be used as fuel, or to make paper and sound insulating boards. In fact, a few countries also use it to make alcohol. A glass of sugarcane juice is loaded with benefits.

Sugar cane pure juice

What is Sugarcane juice ?

Sugarcane juice is a sweet, syrupy liquid that’s pressed from peeled sugar cane. It’s often sold by street vendors who mix it with lime or other juices and serve it over cool for a tasty drink.

Sugarcane can be eaten as is or consumed in the form of juice. Popularly known as ganne ka ras (Hindi) Sugarcane juice (English) Cheruku Rasam / Paalu ( Telugu), 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.

• Rapid energy booster
• Jaundice remedy
• Fights Cavities & Bad breath 
• Heals wounds, treats sore throat
• Acts as a Digestive tonic
• Enhances liver functioning & Kidney
• Grow muscle power
• Cures Febrile disorder
• Packed with nutrients

The best way to drink sugarcane juice is to add 1tsp of lime juice, ginger juice, tender coconut water (1/3 cup) to 2/3 cup of sugarcane juice. This juice helps in passing urine freely and maintains good functioning of the kidney. Sugarcane juice is known to reduce the bad cholesterol in our body, which is one the main reason for weight gain. It is also high in soluble fibers that help us manage our weight.