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Sugarcane juice can help in weight loss!

Last updated on - May 16, 2019, 10:00 IST

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Health benefits of sugarcane juice

When it comes to natural summer drinks bael (wood apple) sharbat, aam panna and sugarcane juice are the top options that people love to relish and quench the thirst. The reason behind is, they all have natural sugar that gives an instant boost of energy and effectively counteracts the lethargy brought on by the summer heat. If you are thinking this is the only benefit that makes them popular, you are going wrong. They are even effective in weight loss and boosting metabolism. Today, we are going to tell you, that how consuming one glass of sugarcane juice daily can help in weight loss during this season.

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Nutritional content

According to a recent study, one glass (300ml) of sugarcane juice contains 111 calories which is rich in healthy carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, magnesium and potassium too.

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What is the right time to have sugarcane juice?

According to fitness experts, the best time to consume sugarcane juice is right after a workout session or 5 minutes after exposure to direct sun. It is suggested so because it helps in compensating the loss of salt in the body. For those who wish to add flavour, can add a pinch of black salt and ½ tsp lemon juice.

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How it helps in weight loss?

Sugarcane juice contains natural sugar that helps fulfil the daily requirement of the sugar content of the body to keep up the glucose levels. This natural sugar content is free of calories and hence helps in losing weight effectively. Apart from this, below-mentioned reasons also make it an apt solution for weight loss.

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Zero fat content

You will be surprised to know, that sugarcane juice has zero fat content. Fresh sugarcane juice is rich in natural sugar that has zero fat content and thus a glass of sugarcane juice daily during summer is an effective way of shedding the extra inches.

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Fibre content

It contains dietary fibre that is essential for any weight loss program. It is suggested to consume one glass of juice every day during summer, to attain desired results.

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Boosts metabolism

Good metabolism involves higher levels of energy and high energy involves more calorie burning. And we all know that the weight loss program is a game of burning more and more calories. Sugarcane juice helps boost metabolism and thus accelerates weight loss.

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Good for digestion

The rich fibre content helps boost digestion process that ultimately supports in losing those extra kilos.

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Verdict

This summer drink is not just the perfect thirst quencher, but also an effective and side effects free drink that helps in losing weight naturally.

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