Sugarcane fruit; Good or bad

 

Someone may wonder Why should i read about sugarcane, i have heard lots of people say sugarcane causes  weight gain, increased sugar level  is it good or bad? Oh well sugarcane  is a fruit, and my blog is not all about diseases alone, healthy eating is involved and moreover I see sugarcane everywhere this days, sugarcane, improve your immune system  today covid-19 is still in existence we need to boost our immune system  that's  our only weapon so get in here let's  learn about some juicy sugarcane

Sugarcane is one of the cheapest and most affordable fruits I always wonder if it ever had it own special season, funny how sugar cane can grow anywhere as long as there is soil, water, sun for it to tap its nutrients from, I also think it got her name from the height, sugar from his natural sweet taste, hence the name sugarcane

Growing up my dad loved sugarcane so much even up till date, but

Welcome back to my blog fellas, thank you for stopping by, you could check out previous post on my blog I’m sure you’ll find something interesting! So today I’ll be sharing essential macro nutrients found in sugarcane that we need in our body on a daily basis, when the body lacks certain nutrients our immune system weakens and it affects our overall health. so, we have

1.   Potassium

2.   Magnesium

3.   Calcium

 

 

POTASSIUM

Regulate fluid balance in the body

Helps in muscle contraction, nerve signals

Protects against stoke

Prevents Osteoporosis

Prevents kidney stones

The body does not produce this nutrient naturally on her own hence the need to consume foods that are rich in potassium, what happens if my body lacks potassium?

Your body would develop some deficiency like

Weakness

Fatigue

Muscle cramps

Constipation as a result of imbalance fluids system

Sometimes abnormal heart rhythms

 Magnesium

     Supports the immune system

         Aids in enzyme reactions

Healthy bones

Insulin metabolism

Improves the cardiovascular health

       Prevents migraines

       Reduces anxiety

What happens when my body lacks magnesium?

    Extreme shaking of the body

    Headaches  

   Nervous feelings

  Affects your heart also

CALCIUM

Majority of us would be familiar with the function of  calcium as it is found in dairy products too, this is to tell you how important calcium is to the human body it helps to improve body bones and strengthen your teeth too, you don’t want to eat something without having to chew properly.

What happens when you lack calcium the body is at risk of?

Osteoporosis; weaker bones

Weak finger nails

Muscles cramps

Erosion of your tooth

Delay in child growth

The above nutrients and many more are found in sugarcane just imagine all of that,

Having seen the role the above nutrients play in the body I think it is safe to say sugarcane is a healthy snack when taken in moderation.

8 health benefit of sugarcane

It Helps to reduce kidney stones as it is a diuretic

It can serve as energy drink as it contains carbohydrates

It aids in digestions and reduces constipation

It contains dietary fiber

It helps to elevate pains of STD and UTI

Reduces bad cholesterol level in the body

It can be a source of exercise for your teeth and also improve oral health

Do you also know that sugarcane contains

0% fat

0% cholesterol

30% gylemic sugar (natural sugar)

About 250 calories

 it is crunchy despite it is filled with water, do you also know that it can be processed into sugarcane juice? Personally I think I would rather chew it to pass time while reading or relaxing. Having seen the role the above nutrients play in the body I think it is safe to say sugarcane is a healthy snack when taken in moderation.

The above nutrients and many more are found in sugarcane just imagine all of that, in summary sugarcane can be a source of healthy snacks, as it contains essential macro nutrients

What’s your take on sugarcane? Do you love it? Ever eaten it before?

 Remember a healthy body holds a healthy soul and mind