Health Benefits of Eating Sugarcane

Oct 30, 2022

Sugarcane is a fruit that comes from the Poaceae family and is scientifically called Saccharum officinarum. In the world today, sugarcane is used to make many different types of sugars like refined white sugar, brown sugar, molasses, and jaggery. Compared to refined sugar, sugarcane has many more vitamins, minerals, magnesium, and iron.

Nutritional value of 28.35 grams of sugarcane juice

Fat: 0.66 grams

Carbohydrates: 25.40 grams

Protein: 0.20 grams

Calories: 113.43

Health benefits of eating sugarcane

1. Sugarcane helps boost your energy level

Sugarcane or sugarcane juice when taken during hot tiring days helps to hydrate the body and also reduce fatigue and stress. Another thing is, sugarcane helps release a natural source of a nutrient called sucrose, which helps in increasing your energy level.

2. Sugarcane helps in improving digestion

When suffering from indigestion, it is advisable to take some sugarcane because of the work it does to the stomach. That is, sugarcane is high in potassium which helps to balance the stomach’s Ph level and makes it more released. It also contains a high amount of fiber, which helps in clearing off the digestive tract and also reduces your rate of being constipated.

3. Sugarcane helps prevent you from aging

Sugarcane juice and sugarcane as a whole contains phenolic acid, flavonoids, and antioxidants, which aid as a remedy to fight against fast aging, and it also helps to moisturize your skin, make it soft and also make it glow even more than the way you glow.

4. Sugarcane helps to boost your immunity

Sugarcane contains vitamin C and other antioxidants that are in charge of boosting your immunity. This crop also contains flavonoids which help fight against some diseases like breast cancer and prostate

5. Sugarcane helps to alleviate pain associated with STDs & UTIs

When you mix sugarcane juice with lime juice and coconut water, after having sex or some days after having sex drink this mixture and it will help reduce body inflammation. These types of inflammations are caused by sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and prostatitis. Note that you do not have to take these diseases lightly.

Other health benefits include;

Sugarcane juice can help reduce and cure skin problems such as acne
Aids in the development of bones and teeth
Keeps bad breath & tooth decay at bay

Side effects of eating sugarcane

Sugarcane contains an ingredient and nutrient called policosanol which is a nutrient that can cause insomnia, upset stomach, dizziness, headaches, and weight loss if consumed excessively. Also if you consume sugarcane in excess, it can cause blood thinning and can affect the cholesterol levels in the blood.

29 Comments

Leniter Afumbom on October 30, 2022 at 3:20 am

Waoooo when I always come to read on the health benefits of things I have them in so excited because when next I’m eating it I’ll do with conxiouness knowing the benefits so well and the effects too. Na that english name for sugar cane way ehhh chai ???
The benefits are awesome, thank you so much for sharing Doc
More blessings ????
Ngum frankline on October 30, 2022 at 3:20 am

Thanks very much for sharing mum and keep on doing the good work am really leaning alot here
Ngum frankline on October 30, 2022 at 3:22 am

Thanks very much for sharing mum and keep on the good work I am really leaning alot here
Kofon Beatrice on October 30, 2022 at 3:23 am

Woooooooow! Sugarcane helps in preventing aging. Na this part sweet me and that of acne. Thank you so much Doctor
Sangnyuy Marinette on October 30, 2022 at 3:45 am

Wow. Amazing. Thanks pretty much Doc for sharing with us
Cheche Rose on October 30, 2022 at 4:44 am

Wow that’s very great benefits thanks for sharing mumsy Dr
Endum Venessia on October 30, 2022 at 4:48 am

Amazing benefits thank you very much for sharing Doc ❤️
Wilfred on October 30, 2022 at 5:05 am

Wow amazing mummy ? thanks
Ngum S Solange on October 30, 2022 at 5:09 am

Gaining free knowledge everyday may you continue to be blessed ? mommy ❤️
Wutoh Honorine Teneng on October 30, 2022 at 5:26 am

Thanks for sharing ma ♥️
Tricia keng on October 30, 2022 at 6:17 am

Wow .. amazing benefits ❣️❣️❣️
Tanya herodia on October 30, 2022 at 6:19 am

Thanks for sharing mum ?
Mildretesih on October 30, 2022 at 6:40 am

Wow and I instead stop eating sugar cane.
ANNETTE NCHIE on October 30, 2022 at 6:46 am

Thank you much Doc, for this rich article
Zena Veggies on October 30, 2022 at 8:07 am

Thank you for sharing mom
Beryl landoh on October 30, 2022 at 8:37 am

Wow amazing thanks for this
Sunjo Kellidia on October 30, 2022 at 8:40 am

Waouh thanks for sharing ma’am
Alice Alice on October 30, 2022 at 8:54 am

Sugar cane is something I love eating with passion. Thank you so much for this wonderful benefits. Some times we consume something without knowing the importance. God bless you
Dzelamonyuy Nafisatu yenven on October 30, 2022 at 9:08 am

Is the scientific name for me. Wow I love the benefits. Thanks mom
Gama Carine on October 30, 2022 at 6:05 pm

Thanks for sharing Doc
Really interesting
Brenda on October 30, 2022 at 6:08 pm

Thanks for this though I’m not sugarcane fan❤️
Anonymous on October 30, 2022 at 9:21 pm

Thanks mom ♥️
Joso Sheridann on October 31, 2022 at 6:08 am

Wow wonderful benefits
Njobe Delbis on October 31, 2022 at 7:51 am

Thanks mom
Bekoh queen on October 31, 2022 at 9:38 am

Amazing benefits ,thanks for sharing
JJ KINGSMAN on October 31, 2022 at 12:28 pm

Thanks so mush DR for sharing this sharing amazing benefits of eating sugarcane. Thanks again once more i just learned something new today.
Prophet Ab Leonel on October 31, 2022 at 5:13 pm

Thanks a lot
Beryl Nanain on November 2, 2022 at 10:59 am

Thank you
Fonyuy Catherine Limnyuy on November 11, 2022 at 4:20 pm

Look at me that was saying I won’t eat sugarcane again, it’s for kids. Hahaha wahala metop my