The advantage of brown sugar lies in "warming, warming and dispersing", which is what we commonly call warming. The glucose contained in brown sugar has the advantages of quick energy release, high absorption and utilization rate, and can quickly replenish physical strength. Children with qi deficiency, loss of appetite, malnutrition and other problems can drink brown sugar water in moderation on weekdays. People who suffer from cold and abdominal pain and are prone to catch a cold during menstruation can also use brown sugar and ginger soup to dispel the cold. For the frail elderly, especially those who have recovered from a serious illness, brown sugar also has an excellent nourishing effect. Eating brown sugar in moderation for the elderly can also dispel blood stasis and promote blood circulation, promote defecation, soothe the liver and improve eyesight.
Although it is good for pregnant women to eat brown sugar, they must eat it in moderation. For this, China ancient doctors have long known. For example, in the book Compendium of Materia Medica, brown sugar is called sand sugar. Analysis shows that "sand sugar is warm, different from ordinary pulp, so it is not suitable to eat more ..." Maternal women exercise less, and excess sugar is easily converted into fat, leading to obesity.
Not all old people are suitable for eating brown sugar. Chinese medicine believes that people with yin deficiency and internal heat, indigestion and diabetes should not eat brown sugar. In addition, when taking medicine, it is not advisable to take it with brown sugar water.
It is best to store brown sugar in glassware, as for the coolness after sealing!