Does drinking sugarcane juice increase sugar level? Know expert opinion on ICMR guidelines

It is very hot all over the country. Temperatures have crossed 45 degrees in many states. Excessive heat causes water deficiency in the body. In such a situation, people prefer to have a liquid diet to keep the body cool and hydrated. Due to rising heat, people are also drinking sugarcane juice, but some people are drinking it in excess. In such a situation, the Indian Council of Medical Research i.e. ICMR has released guidelines on sugarcane juice.

According to ICMR, excessive consumption of sugarcane juice can be harmful to health. Because it is high in sugar, which is harmful to health. ICMR in association with National Institute of Nutrition has released the guidelines. It also mentions sugarcane juice. ICMR has advised him to drink less. Now the question is what is the sugar content in sugarcane juice, so let us answer this question today.

What is the sugar content?

The ICMR has said that an adult should not consume more than 30 grams of sugar in 24 hours. Apart from this, for children of 7 to 10 years, this amount is 24 grams. ICMR has said that 100 ml of sugarcane juice contains 13 to 15 grams of sugar. In such a situation, if you drink sugarcane juice in excess, it can increase the amount of sugar in the body. Prolonged consumption of sugarcane juice increases the risk of diabetes. Sugarcane juice can harm those who already have diabetes.

What the experts say

Dr. in the Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical Hospital, Delhi. SL Khotekar says diabetic patients should avoid drinking sugarcane juice in large quantities. Because it contains natural sugars. Sugarcane juice is also very high in glycemic content. Due to which the blood sugar level of diabetic patients can increase rapidly. In such a situation diabetic patients should stay away from this juice. Even if you feel like drinking it, you should drink it only on the advice of your doctor. Even those who do not have diabetes should drink sugarcane juice in limited quantities. One glass of juice a day is enough. But don't drink it every day. You can drink a glass of juice once in two to three days. It won't hurt, but don't drink juice if your blood sugar levels are suddenly rising.

How to stay hydrated in rising temperatures?

1. Keep drinking water. Drink 7-8 glasses of water every day this summer.
2. To replenish the water deficit in the body, eat watery fruits and vegetables like cucumber, watermelon and tati. Include these in your diet
3. Do not consume excessive amounts of alcohol and sweets.
4. Drink water even when you step out of the house
5. Cover your head and go out.