Do you feel exhausted after a small walk in the scorching heat during summers? The hot summers are back again and everyone tries to escape the blazing sun. No body wishes to move outdoors in the heat but that does not stop one from performing their regular activities. At times like these, you end up exhausted and dehydrated, losing out on most of the body fluids. To quench your thirst and replenish the lost liquids, sugarcane juice comes as the best rescue during summers. The sweet, fresh cane juice not only feels heavenly but also offers dozens of health benefits. Apart from quickly refilling your body fluids and sugars, it also provides instant energy that is required to keep yourself active and on the go. Though it consists of only sugar, it contains the right sugar - the unrefined sugar. While most people prefer it neat, others enhance its taste by adding some additional flavorings, like lemon juice, rock salt, and mint leaves.Besides sugar, cane juice possesses several vitamins and minerals that provide immense health benefits for people suffering from a variety of conditions. Given here are some wholesome benefits of drinking cane juice in summers, besides quenching the thirst and beating the heat.

The history of sugar and cane juice is parallel to each other. The cultivation of sugarcane is ancient, probably originating in New Guinea about 10,000 years ago. From there, it spread throughout the globe, being prominently grown in India. Around the 8 ^th century, the Moors changed the way the world used to see sugarcane. They learned the secrets of processing sugarcane into sugar from Indians. From Spain, the sugar began its expansion into Europe. They produced sugar varying in color, size, form and molasses content based upon the processing techniques used and the preferences of the region in which it was produced. Christopher Columbus introduced sugar to the New World with the European countries quickly introducing sugarcane cultivation into their colonies in South America and the Caribbean Islands. In the last few centuries, a large number of sugar refineries were built for the widespread production of refined sugar. Recently in the United States, people have shown an increased interest in more natural and less processed form of sugar cane, due to an increased focus on whole foods and nutrition. Brazil is the world's leading producer of sugarcane, followed by India, China and Thailand.

• Cane juice contains no simple sugars; hence, it can be enjoyed by diabetics without any compromise with the health. Regular consumption of cane juice not only results in stable glucose levels but also helps in losing weight.

• Cane juice contains sugar in raw form which is good for health. It contains essential nutrients and minerals, unlike the refined sugar which is devoid of any nutrients and minerals, and can cause health problems in sugar-sensitive people. Contrarily, cane juice is free from such problems.

• 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.

• Studies have proved that cane juice, diluted with lime juice and coconut water, greatly helps in burning sensation or dysuria, associated with urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, kidney stones and prostatitis. Cane juice may be effective in treating scanty urination by promoting clear urine flow and proper kidney function.

• Studies have proved that regular consumption of cane juice can replace proteins lost during certain febrile disorders, such as fever.

• It is extremely beneficial during micturation due to high acidity, genorrhoea, enlarged prostate, cyctitis and nepthritis. To extract the best benefits of cane juice, dilute it with lime juice, ginger juice and coconut water.

• Since cane juice can be easily digested, it provides instant energy to the body and hydrates the body, thereby being extremely helpful in summers. Even though cane juice has high sugar content, it is good for diabetic patients due its low glycemic index.

• Cane juice is very helpful in preventing and treating sore throat, cold and flu.

• Due to its alkaline nature, sugarcane juice helps the body in fighting against cancer, especially prostate and breast cancer.

• Cane juice has the ability of strengthening the stomach, kidneys, heart, eyes, brain and sex organs.

• Fresh and natural, cane juice is a great alternative for aerated drinks and cola which contain artificial sugars.

• Cane juice contains several essential nutrients, such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and phosphorous, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

Weight: 28.35 g

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Proteins	0.20 g
Water	0.19 g
Ash	0.66 g
Fat	0.09 g
Calories
Total Calories	111. 43
Calories From Carbohydrates
Calories From Fats	0.03
Calories From Proteins
Carbohydrates
Total Carbohydrates	27.40 g
Sugar	25.71 g
Vitamins
Riboflavin	0.16 mg
Niacin	0.20 mg
Pantothenic Acid	0.09 mg
Minerals
Calcium	32.57 mg
Iron	0.57 mg
Magnesium	2.49 mg
Phosphorus	0.01 mg
Potassium	162.86 mg
Copper	0.09 mg
Manganese	0.09 mg

How many calories in cane juice (per 100 gm)

Cane juice has about 36 calories per 100 gm of weight.

• Depending upon your taste, preferences, and cooking needs, choose the appropriate form of cane juice.

• You can choose demerara and muscavado, since they have a deeper molasses flavor compared to the milled cane juice.

• Always store the evaporated cane juice in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. This way, it can be stored for an indefinite period.