There is a folk custom that women have irregular menstruation and have children to eat brown sugar. In fact, brown sugar is more suitable for the elderly, especially those who are old, weak and recovering from a serious illness. Brown sugar is crude sugar made from sugarcane juice by simple treatment and concentration. Without highly refining, almost all the nutrients in sugarcane juice, such as iron, zinc, manganese, chromium and other trace elements, are retained, and the nutritional value is much higher than that of white sugar. In particular, Japanese researchers also extracted a polysaccharide called molasses from brown sugar. Experiments have proved that it has a strong antioxidant effect and can delay the process of human aging. Therefore, experts suggest that middle-aged and elderly people choose brown sugar to eat. Okinawa Prefecture, Japan is a world-famous longevity area, where the elderly have the habit of drinking a cup of brown sugar water every day.

However, it is still necessary to eat in moderation. Older people eat too much sugar and are prone to diabetes.