Sugarcane

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Sugarcane, or Sugar cane, is any of six to 37 species of tall perennial true grasses of the genus Saccharum, tribe Andropogoneae, native to the warm temperate to tropical regions of South Asia. 

Sugarcane has been playing a predominant role in South India especially in Tamilnadu and is a most expected harvest in the month of January.

1. Sugarcane has been playing a predominant role in South India especially in Tamilnadu and is a most expected harvest in the month of January.
2. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium etc.
3. Sugarcane, being low on glycemic index, helps keep the body fit and healthy.
4. Sugarcane is considered to be one of the best sources of energy as it provides glucose to the body, which is stored as glycogen and burned by the muscles, whenever they require energy.
5. Also if you have been exposed to heat and physical activity for too long, drink sugarcane juice. It will help hydrate the body quickly.
6. Cane juice is a good source of riboflavin.
7. Sugarcane is believed to reinforce stomach, kidneys, heart, eyes, brain, and sex organs.
8. Sugarcane juice has been beneficial for those who are suffering from febrile disorders. Febrile disorders are responsible for causing fevers, which can result in a great amount of protein loss from the body. Liberal consumption of sugar cane juice provides the necessary protein and other food elements to the body.
9. Sugarcane is helpful for micturation, caused due to high acidity, along with genorrhoea, enlarged prostate, cyctitis and nepthritis.
10. As sugarcane consists of carbohydrates, in good quantities, it serves to refresh and energize the body.
11. It lowers body cholesterol- both LDL and triglyceride
12. Cane juice may be effective in treating scanty urination by promoting clear urine flow and proper kidney function. Studies have proved that cane juice, diluted with lime juice and coconut water, greatly helps in burning sensation associated with urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, kidney stones.
13. Sugarcane is also good for digestion, as it can effectively work as a mild laxative because of its high potassium content.
14. Due to its alkaline nature, sugarcane juice helps the body in fighting against cancer, especially prostate and breast cancer.
15. Cane juice helps in the treatment of jaundice, a condition characterized by the yellow pigmentation of the skin and membranes caused due to elevated levels of billirubin in the body fluids and poor liver function. Consuming one glass sugarcane juice mixed with lime provides relief in jaundice and helps in speed recovery.
16. Sugarcane juice has been found to be very helpful for preventing as well as treating sore throat, cold and flu.
17. Since sugarcane possess no simple sugar, diabetics patients can consume it without any fear. However, the intake should still be limited for people suffering from type-2 diabetes.