sugar cane
Sugarcane is a great alternative to refined white sugar, sugar cane can be consumed as juice, ods or directly by chewing. Sugar cane grows frequently in areas where sugar cane can be eaten. On the equator and around it; because it needs a hot climate, it needs a lot of water where it is left inundated with water for a whole year, Brazil is famous for reeds, and is the first exporter, followed by India, as in Egypt.
Benefits of sugarcane
- Treats depression. Like many sweet foods, when you eat reeds, the brain secretes oxytocin hormones and love endorphins that increase your happiness.
- Treats thinness, those who suffer from hyperthyroidism can use sugar extracted from cane instead of normal white sugar and it is worth mentioning that it gives the desired taste.
- Strengthens bones; contains calcium.
- It produces urine, which works to purify the body of toxins.
- Increases activity, and gives a sense of satisfaction and psychological comfort.
- Resists constipation.
- Activates mind and brain because it contains potassium.
- Protects muscle spasms and strengthens muscles.
- It is free of laziness because it contains a good proportion of magnesium.
- Helps to endure difficult situations and tension and anxiety to contribute to increase the formation of natural sedative “serotonin.”
- Lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood, and protects against strokes and heart attacks.
- High calorie source, fat free.
- Rich in phosphorus, zinc, manganese, copper, cobalt, chromium, iron, vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6, It contains antioxidants, fibers.
- Maintains blood glucose level.
- Enhances body immunity and fights the growth of cancer cells, especially breast and prostate cancer.
Sugar cane damage
The reed also has some disadvantages, including:
- Causes tooth decay, like many sweet foods.
- The multiplication causes it to soften bones, and rickets.
- If you are a diabetic, you should consider the proportion of insulin to maintain your health.
- If left for a while in the air will convert sugar to alcohol and then forbidden to eat, and causes the harmful caused by alcohol, so it is advised to eat immediately.
- The sugar level in the blood should not be consumed, so sugar cane should not be consumed or digested on an empty stomach. This will have a negative effect on the level of sugar, which may cause dizziness and fatigue.
Note: In the end, it should be noted that one cup a day of sugar cane juice is enough to benefit from it, and avoid harm.