Whew, summer in the Philippines is so scorching hot! Everyone is looking for something that will lessen the heat and quench their thirst. Aside from the good old water, we look for something that is fresh and organic, meaning no preservatives or other chemicals.
What better way to address the heat but to have a glass of sugarcane juice. Yes, sugarcane, as in tubo. You won’t believe it, but people queue just to have a taste of it. Reason they flock to Mei Ying Tubo Talaga! in Ongpin, Binondo, to have this kind of refreshing drink. You won’t be disappointed, however, because it will be prepared in front of you while you wait for your order. So you know it’s natural, which is good not only to feel cool and refreshed but for your health too.
According to studies, sugarcane juice helps to ease prostate and kidney problems. What’s more, it is said that it may help ease the pain of urinary tract infection and may help lower your creatinine and cholesterol levels. Researchers also say that sugarcane juice acts as diuretics, helps when you have fatty liver or yellowing of the skin and eyes, has anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties that help certain cancers and heart disease. Sugarcane juice mixed with calamansi extract is good for cough and itchy throat. Although it is also considered as an energy drink, of course, you have to consult your doctor first on how much sugarcane juice is better for you, specially if you have problems with high blood sugar and are diabetics.
Ah, delicious, pure, natural, refreshingly cool. That’s sugarcane juice for you. Let’s drink to that!
