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HEALTH AND SKIN BENEFITS OF SUGARCANE - FACTS ABOUT SUGARCANE

Sugarcane are several species of tall perennial true grasses of the genus Saccharum, tribe Andropogoneae, native to warm temperate tropical regions of south and southeast Asia. Its jointed fibrous stalks are rich in sugar sucrose. Sugarcane belongs to the grass family. It's the world largest crop by production quantity with 1.9 billion tonnes produced in 2016.
Sugarcane accounts for 80% of sugar produced, most of the rest is made from sugar beets; a plant grown commercially for sugar production.
In some regions, people use sugarcane reeds to make pens and mats.
In 18th century AD, sugarcane plantations began in Caribbean, South America, Indian Ocean and Pacific Island nations. A sugarcane crop is sensitive to the climate, soil type, irrigation, fertilizers, insects and disease control.
Sugarcane has no fats. It has 20 grams of natural sugar. A mature sugarcane plant can grow up to 30 feet tall. A single sugarcane plant can take 9-24 months to become mature depending on climate. Sugar extracted from sugarcane contains 15 calories. It contains a total of 13 grams of dietary fiber per serving which is essential in our body system. Sugarcane also contains carbohydrates and amino acids.

Sugarcane offers a variety of nutritional benefits when it has not undergone distillation process. It serves as a healthy substitute for sugar and other sweeteners.
Its also rich in Vitamins, Calcium, Phosphorus and Iron.

BENEFITS OF SUGARCANE

  • It improves the immune system. It prevents cancer, stabilizes the blood sugar levels, reduces fever and convulsions. Sugarcane purifies kidney and rejuvenates all body organs.



  • It aids liver functioning. Sugarcane is one of the best treatments for liver related sickness like jaundice.



  • It eliminates bad breath and prevents tooth decay as it contains lots of minerals.



  • It cures flu and sore throat. Sugarcane juice helps prevent catching colds, flu and sore throat.



  • Helps fight breast and prostate cancer because of its high concentration of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and manganese.



  • Sugarcane contains lots of flavonoids and phenolic substances. They possess anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anticancer properties.



  • Sugarcane juice also acts as a good digestive aid due to the presence of potassium. It helps in keeping the digestive system in good shape by preventing stomach infections and treating constipation.



  • It ensures safe pregnancy and facilitates quicker conception. Sugarcane juice contains folic acid known to protect from birth defects and helps to minimize ovulating problems in women.



  • Sugarcane is good for diabetic because it contains sucrose that has low glycemic index. It helps keep sugar level in control.



  • Sugarcane is known to reduce bad cholesterol in our body which is one main reason for weight gain. It's also high in fibers that helps us manage our weight.



  • Sugarcane also boosts our metabolism by cleansing the body of harmful toxins.



  • Sugarcane juice increases the protein levels in the body. This prevents many kidney related diseases like stones, UTI and STDs.



  • Sugarcane keeps our nails healthy because of its nutrients.



  • Sugarcane cures acne. Acne results from blocked skin pores. Sugarcane juice helps to remove blocked pores by exfoliating your skin from dead cells leaving a soft glowing skin.


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