Sugarcane Juice : The Humble Superfood
Deb Mukherjee
Founder @ Ceres Foods | MOI SOI | JP Morgan | Stanford LEAD | Traveller |
Sugarcane juice is a refreshing and delicious drink that has been enjoyed for centuries in many parts of the world. Not only is it a tasty beverage, but sugarcane juice also has numerous health benefits that make it a true "superfood."
Sugarcane juice is rich in nutrients such as vitamins C, B6, and B5, as well as minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. These nutrients are essential for maintaining good health and can help improve immunity, promote bone health, and regulate blood pressure.
In addition to its nutritional value, sugarcane juice has natural sweetness without any added sugars, making it a healthier alternative to many other sweetened beverages. It is also a low glycemic index food, meaning it doesn't cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels like other sugary drinks do. It is generally considered safe to consume in limited quantities for diabetic individuals as well to curtail their sugar cravings.
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Sugarcane juice is also a natural source of antioxidants, which help protect the body against damage from free radicals. These antioxidants can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's.
Finally, sugarcane juice is a great source of hydration, as it contains a high percentage of water. This makes it an excellent beverage to consume during hot weather or after a workout.
The challenge remains that Sugarcane juice is not at all stable post production and immediately starts to change colour and properties. Generally it is consumed immediately after juicing. Several companies have tried bottling the juice with varied levels of success but unfortunately none of the products available in the market even comes close to the real deal. Hope some serious work is done soon as this could be a great replacement for all the sugary colas that we consume today.
founder Indianstreaks.com
2 年All time fav summer drink, but u gotta make sure , u have it fresh, even avoid , if it's not prepared in front of u ......
High Performance Coach for Executives, Businesses and Entrepreneurs | Mentor | Life Coach | Stanford GSB LEAD
2 年Really miss those ‘ganne is ras’ stalls that were plentiful in Mumbai in my childhood. The juice was truly refreshing.
Principal Thinker & Sole Proprietor at Lateral Solutions
2 年Ganne ka ras was a favourite drink when we non chalantly drank water from school tap.
Private Equity VC Investor // Young Entrepreneur Award 2023 // BW BusinessWorld 40 under 40 // Healthcare Excellence Award 2022 // Entreprenuer India Best Healthcare Startup 2022
2 年Not to sound negative on this but Sugarcane juice is completely sugar and all its potential benefits are nullified given the sugar content. Sugar is the new Tobacco If one wants to extend life span and health span, one molecule which should be immediately reduced is sugar from your diet.