Sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum) Juice, and It’s Health Benefits

Hello great steemians, accept warm greetings from my end. Summer is fast approaching, and it will be great to have that cool moment after consuming a cold glass of sugarcane juice. It will not only give you the cool feelings but equally helpful for your health. The health benefits of sugarcane juice has been proven by doctors from one of the highest producers of sugarcane (India). It is quite affordable, and easy to grow.

To cultivate it is not difficult since it does not require frequent work, and can be cultivated anywhere in my region (Bamenda). So, I cultivate mine around our house , I can harvest, make my juice, and consume with some ice cubes. I do this after experiencing a hot afternoon, chill down with a glass of sugarcane juice.

Nutritional values of Sugarcane Juice.

Sugarcane juice has numerous health benefits due to the fact that it contains iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and glycolic acid etc. Just a glass of it contains about 180 calories, 30g of natural sugar, and dietary fiber. It boost your immune system, and reduced oxidative stress due to the presence of antioxidants in the plant.

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Other Advantages of the Juice

• It act as natural energy booster due to sucrose which gives the right quantity of sugar the body needs for you to start your day.
• It helps to prevent urinary tract infections especially to those experiencing burning sensations while urinating. It equally helps to dissolve kidney stones.
• It improves digestion, and limits constipation since it contains potassium.
• The antioxidants in the juice helps to protect your liver from being infected, and is a natural booster that helps to boost your immune system.
• The juice contains glycolic acid which is good for the skin. Consuming a glass of the juice helps to fight against acne, reduces blemishes, and ageing.

Conclusion
Many persons cultivate sugarcane though not in large hectares, but rather on a smaller scale production. Most often it is cultivated for house consumption but some people cultivate it to sell. Many do not yet know about sugarcane juice but it’s the easiest and cheapest juice to be consumed. It does not required much input. So, rather than consuming beer and alcohol this summer, why not take a glass of sugarcane juice which will give you that cool feeling you have been missing. Thanks for reading through, and for any enquiries, hit the comment section.