Bhubaneswar January 22 :Sugarcane juice is particularly a favourite during hot summer afternoons. Not only does the delicious drink quench your thirst, but it also comes with a lot of health benefits, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar pointed out.
In an Instagram post, Diwekar explained why one should have sugarcane juice. ‘It’s a natural detox and pitta shamak. The stuff that looks after the pitta or the heat response in the body. It’s a natural coolant but comes in season during the winters.’
What Are The Benefits Of Having Sugarcane Juice?
- A lot of traditional Ayurvedic remedies use sugarcane and its derivatives. It is the harvest of the winter season and packed with antioxidants, fibre and micro-minerals.
- The celebrity nutritionist shared that sugarcane juice works as a diuretic, it removes bloating and tiredness and helps the kidneys function better.
- It also helps optimise liver function and is used as a treatment for jaundice.
- Sugarcane juice is great for your skin and hair too. It gives you smooth skin and prevents acne (has Alpha hydroxy acids, AHA) and also dandruff in your hair.
- Drinking sugarcane juice helps with constipation and weakness.
- Sugarcane juice is a natural detox and pitta shamak which takes care of the pitta or the heat in our body. Ganne ka ras is a natural coolant that is available during winters.
- Do you know, it is a fertility booster, known to improve both sperm quality and lactation in new mommies?
- Women having spotting before periods or having the second day tougher than the first should have sugarcane juice a week before periods to prevent any such problems as per the nutritionist.
- A lot of people forget to drink water during the winter season and this can lead to constipation, acne among other issues. Sugarcane juice works as a natural hydrator during the winter season.
- The nutritionist shared that sugarcane juice is safe for people suffering from diabetes, thyroid, PCOD, or obesity. However, suggested that one should not have more than 1/2 a glass of juice. Having it will make one feel much lighter on the stomach and your skin will glow as well.
- Do you know, sugarcane has alpha hydroxy acids which are found in almost every skin cream or anti-ageing product? It works like a natural anti-ageing drink.
- Sugarcane has a molecule that is known to boost your metabolism which can further help in weight loss.