Sugar cane is an important member of the plant kingdom. It is originated in India. Now it is cultivated in several countries of the world.
The world’s largest producer of sugar cane is Brazil. India now has the second position only. Sugar cane is processed into various products like molasses, ethanol, table sugar, rum etc.Sugar cane juice is commonly devoured in all the countries where it is produced. Sugar cane juice is a highly refreshing drink. It contains about 15 per cent natural sugar and is rich in organic salts and vitamins.
The sugar cane juice has several health benefits and medicinal properties most of which remains unknown to the masses. It strengthens the stomach, kidneys, heart, eyes, and brain and sex organs. It can be used in the treatment of fevers. In fever related diseases, where there is great protein loss, sugar cane juice supplements the body with necessary protein and food elements.
Sugar cane juice has no simple sugar. It can be cherished by diabetics without any concern. It is excellent for digestion. Sugar cane juice is a mild laxative too due to its high potassium content. It is a rich source of iron and calcium also.
Sugar cane juice is alkaline in nature. It helps the body in fighting off cancer. s The sugar cane juice is especially effective in prostate and breast cancer and helps to put the patient on the path of recovery and excellent in treating urinary related diseases. It keeps the urine flow clear and aids the kidneys to perform better and relieves the burning sensation which arises due to infections of the urinary tract.
THE MOST POPULAR BRASILIAM BANANAS
Brazil is pride of place belongs to the banana, even though it only came to Brazil after the arrival of the Portuguese. It is the most commonly eaten fruit in the country, and Brazil's production is second in the world, trailing only India's.Even though the fruit is not native to Brazil, and can be grown successfully almost everywhere in the country.Recently the Brazilian Department of Agriculture identified the six most common banana varieties in Brazil and published a taste and nutritional comparison of them. 
Banana prata (silver banana) - Description: up to 10 inches (25 cm) in length. Not as sweet as most other eating bananas. Can be fried as well as eaten raw. The most commonly eaten variety in Brazil. Nutritional characteristics: Like the banana-maçã, an important source of manganese.
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Banana-da-terra (known in English as plaintain) - Has less sugar than most bananas and more starch. Not eaten raw, but cooked when green (starchy taste) or when ripe (sweet taste). Nutritional characteristics: the most highly caloric banana, due to presence of starchy carbohydrates. Up to 60% higher calories than some other varieties of banana.
