SUGAR CANE is in the grass family and loaded with health benefits. Studies have shown SUGAR CANE JUICE to be HIGH IN POLYPHENOLS, which are powerful phytonutrients with the qualities of antioxidants. The juice is also LOADED WITH VITAMINS & MINERALS such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and iron; along with a complete profile of ESSENTIAL AMINO-ACIDS THAT HELP BURN FAT AND BUILD MUSCLE.
Some of these include pipecolic acid, methionine, β-alanine, and arginine; along with basic amino-acids like histidine, lysine and tryptophan. SUGAR CANE JUICE is ALKALINE TO THE BODY, and because most diseases cannot live in an alkaline environment, in it’s raw, cold pressed form, SUGAR CANE JUICE CAN BE VERY HEALING TO THE BODY. It has even been found to lower cholesterol - both LDL and triglycerides.
Additionally SUGAR CANE JUICE has a relatively LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX, typically 32, and this desirable feature means the raw sugars in the drink have a low net impact on the raising of bodily blood sugars (it is this regular and long term raising of blood sugars by highly processed soft drinks and other foods high in refined sugar that leads to metabolic syndrome, and can ultimately lead to type 2 diabetes.)
Ayurvedic Medicinal Relationship
Ayurvedic Medicine prizes SUGAR CANE & ITS JUICE for it’s ability to ENERGIZE & REJUVENATE the body. It is prescribed for the following:
• TONING the skin and all body tissues
• MOISTURIZING the skin and the body’s tissues
• CLEANSING and STIMULATING the digestive system
• REVITALIZING and DETOXIFYING the liver, kidneys, and blood stream
• INCREASING male fertility and vitality
SUGAR CANE JUICE is honored for its spiritual qualities as well. In ceremony it is added for its power to renew and revitalize. Because it grows in large clusters, it has a quality of community, and it is auspicious to share its sweetness with others.
“It’s worth considering that this holy plant is associated with the higher aspects of the Divine Mother herself as a representation of the very best our planet can offer us in conscious union with the Earth, the elements, one another, and Her. In this age we have a lot of choices about what we eat. Many of these aren’t very aligned to our physical or spiritual health. Cane is a food that has both physical and spiritual benefits. If we consume it with this awareness, there is a deep spiritual understanding and practice that can take place in the enjoyment of it..”
- Amma Adi Sakthi & Swami Shanmug
