Health Benefits of Sugarcane Juice from Magnam Organization in Kisumu

Magnam Environmental Network CEO Michael Otieno carrying sugarcane juice during a sports activity in Kisumu in 2023.|Image Courtesy.

Magnam, a community based organization (CBO), an environmental network, is actively  in the production of assorted juices from sugarcane. This juice helps to treat and prevent various health complications especially skin diseases.

While visiting Magnam, small production unit based in Otonglo trading center today, The Nyanza Review team was received by the organization’s chairman Michael Otieno.

Speaking to the team, Otieno explained that he uses sugarcane as a raw material for the production of diverse juices, comprising sugarcane juice, beetroot juice, carrot juice, lemon and mint juice.

The astute businessman is however, quick to say that the major challenge the network is facing is lack of adequate resources.

“Lack of funds has  hampered us from realizing our dream. But our commitment and the determination to realize our key goal. We have been pulling our resources together and this has empowered us to move forward,” he noted.

Otieno further stated, that drinking sugarcane juice daily is advantageous, that being a naturally low- cholesterol, low sodium food with no saturated fats.

It further improves  normal functioning of the kidney, weight lose, hence stamping out obesity, which has become a major health risk to the humanity.

Other benefits  according to him includes fighting against skin infections.

Additionally, the juice boosts immunity, prevents cancer if consumed regularly, prevention of premature ageing and bad breath.

The juice is also medicine for the treatment of skin diseases, since it is high in acids, which increases the production of cells.

Mint and lemon juices are a remedy for curing digestion problems. They are also excellent skin cleansers, while also helping in the relaxation of the body.

Mint leaves [Mentha]as Otieno outlined, acts as a mouth fresher protecting the body from seasonal allergies. The strong aroma in the mint aiding treatment of common colds.

Additional benefits from sugarcane juices, according to Otieno, is that it prevents blood clot and excessive bleeding from the body.

“Therefore, do not consume sugarcane juice if you take any medicine that makes your blood thin,” he warned.