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Java sugar

Java sugar, brown sugar, foreign people, there are lots of ingredients that can be used as sugar, such as sugar cane, sugar palm, palm oil and dates.  Red sugar is not widely known in western countries. Generally there is a lot of brown sugar in Indonesia, especially jowo

Brown sugar has a sweet taste like sugar.  Some even taste sweeter and more legit than ordinary white sugar.  Behind the sweet taste, brown sugar also contains many benefits that are good for our health.

benefits that we can get from consuming brown sugar,

1 Contains fiber

Red sugar contains more fiber, compared to white sugar.  After the sap or liquid is collected it will be processed immediately until it turns thick.  After thickening, brown sugar is placed in a container and then stored. While white sugar must go through a smoothing process, the finer the shape, the less fiber will be.

2. Rich in minerals

There are so many minerals contained in brown sugar.  The darker the color of brown sugar, the more mineral content there is.  Red sugar contains a lot of iron and selenium which is good for health.

3 Good for health

Because brown sugar contains fiber, brown sugar is better than ordinary sugar.  White sugar can increase blood sugar levels very quickly. While brown sugar takes longer to process, it does not affect blood sugar levels.

4 Cleanse the respiratory tract

Since ancient times brown sugar has been used to repair and cleanse excessive mucus in the respiratory tract, throat and lungs in India.  Red sugar is also used as a raw material for herbs to treat colds and coughs.

5 Has the effect of cooling the body

Red sugar/java sugar made from sugar has the effect of cooling the body naturally.  In India brown sugar is often dissolved in water and taken regularly during the summer.  This method is believed to be hereditary to cool the body.

6 Increase body temperature

Red sugar is drunk in the winter, it can increase and warm the body.  This happens because the content of glucose in red sugar stimulates the body's metabolism, so that body temperature also increases.

7. Cool the stomach (less reasonable yo?)

In addition to being used as a sweetener, brown sugar can also cool and soothe the stomach.  You can dissolve brown sugar with warm water and drink it regularly. It is perfect for reducing cramps and pain in the abdomen.

8. Has a calming effect on the body

Red sugar also has a calming effect on the body.  Red sugar contains a fairly high selenium mineral. Mineral selenium can relax muscles and nerves in our body, making us feel more relaxed.  Consuming brown sugar at night before going to bed is also able to prevent the occurrence of insomnia.

9. Low calories

Even though it has a sweet taste, brown sugar contains few calories.  Calorie content of brown sugar is lower than ordinary sugar. Sugar contains glucose in a very simple form, so it is easily absorbed by the body.  Red sugar contains glucose in a denser form, so it is slower to absorb.

10. Rich in iron

Red sugar contains a lot of iron which is very important in the process of forming red blood cells.  The high level of iron in our body, will later prevent the occurrence of anemia and low blood pressure.

11. Prevent cancer

Brown sugar also contains various natural antioxidant compounds.  Antioxidants are needed in reducing levels of free radicals in the body.  By consuming brown sugar regularly, you will avoid cancer and premature aging.

12. Good for mothers after giving birth

Most mothers who are after giving birth will be encouraged to consume brown sugar.  Brown sugar can provide enough energy to restore energy and speed up the healing process after giving birth.  Besides brown sugar is also able to prevent blood clots. But it's best to consume too much brown sugar.

13. Prevent cramps

The content of selenium in brown sugar is also able to prevent and reduce cramps.  This is certainly very good for preventing and reducing cramps in women who often experience cramps and pain during menstruation.

14. Increases immunity

Because the taste is sweet, brown sugar can increase body temperature.  A warmer body will make blood circulation smoother, reduce pain and strengthen the spleen.  This will naturally increase the body's immunity.

15 Contains niacin

Red sugar also contains niacin minerals which means that for Niacin it can stabilize cholesterol levels in our body, so that later it will help improve the work of the heart organs.  In addition niacin also helps maintain skin health and digestive system health. niacin also plays a role in preventing the occurrence of broken lips and canker sores.

17 body energy sources

Red sugar contains fewer calories, but enough to provide the additional energy we need when the energy reserves in our body have run out.  When we start feeling tired, it's good to consume brown sugar