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Benefits of Neera - Senior Health


Summer is here with its scorching heat and sweat taking its toll on everyone, especially the elders.  Seniors are more in peril from summer as they can succumb to sunstroke and dehydration very easily owing to their advancing age.  A healthy diet for seniors comprising of lots of fluids is the only way for elders to combat this torrid heat.  One such natural elixir that must be included as part of the daily diet for seniors is "Neera". 

 Senior healthcare at home must include Neera to keep elders cool and comfortable in summer. 

What is Neera? 
Neera is a natural-cooling drink obtained from palm trees like coconut palm, palmyra palm etc. Also called as palm nectar, it is whitish, translucent, sweet and instantly cooling. Popular in tropical countries like India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar and South Africa, Neera is non-alcoholic, organic and full of vitamins. 
Neera is extracted by making an incision on the spathe of the palm tree and collecting the oozed out liquid overnight. The palm sap is collected usually before sunrise as it quickly ferments within a few hours.  After collection, Neera is filtered, pasteurized, chilled and stored in cool conditions. 
The shelf life of Neera is 2 months and in refrigerated conditions, it can last up to 6 months. Neera is also used to make sweets, candies, artificial sweeteners, jaggery and syrups. 

Neera Nutrition Facts 
Neera is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals like 
  • Vitamin  A, B1- B12 and C,  
  • Calcium,  Magnesium and Phosphorus 
  • Potassium, Zinc and Iron 
Neera has a high level of antioxidants, electrolytes and fibre along with low sugar and a neutral pH. All these Neera nutrition facts just prove that Neera is the best refreshing health drink that seniors can have in summer. 

Why Neera is the best for seniors? 
  • Neera is diabetic friendly as it has a low glycemic index with only 13-16% sugar.  
  • Its high content of electrolytes makes it the ideal hydrating a drink for the summer for seniors. 
  • It has a neutral pH that regulates the intestinal system of seniors.  
  • Its high content of vitamins yield enough antioxidants to prevent ageing and damage of cells. 
  • The glutamic acid in Neera aids in protein synthesis and cell rejuvenation. 
  • Extracted from palm, Neera has enough fibre content that helps easy digestion. 
  • Its abundant electrolyte content makes it ideal for post-operative care for elders after surgery. 
Neera is the trusted drink for seniors in summer as can be seen from the above Neera nutrition facts. 

 Neera Health Benefits 
1. Neera prevents cancer 
     Neera helps elders to combat cancer with its ample supply of nutrients in the form of vitamins and minerals. The phytochemicals and antioxidants in Neera help to fight all types of cancer like oral cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer etc. Neera has abundant Vitamin C which suppresses the formation of free radicals and prevents oxidative damage to the healthy cell.

2. Neera reduces blood pressure 
  • With age, most elders suffer from high blood pressure and this can be controlled by the intake of Neera.  
  • Neera has a high content of Potassium which is a good vasodilator. This Potassium promotes good blood circulation by reducing the strain on the arteries and lowers blood pressure. 
3. Neera for eye health 
     The high content of Vitamin C in Neera help elders to maintain their eye health. Regular intake of Neera on a daily basis can improve vision and prevent age-related eye problems like cataract and macular degeneration. 

 4. Neera for diabetics 
      Neera is a safe refresher drink for seniors with a low glycemic index and can hence be consumed by diabetic seniors without any risk of shooting sugar levels. 

 5. Neera for a good liver 
     Neera is best for elders with liver problems. It cures liver infections and also eliminates the acetaldehyde present in liquor that might otherwise cause cirrhotic in seniors. 

 6. Neera for urinary problems 
     Neera is an excellent diuretic. It high electrolyte content enable good urination and excellent detoxification by the removal of toxins through urine. Seniors must take Neera to avoid kidney tone and urinary infections. 

 7. Neera for bone health 
     The Calcium and Magnesium in Neera preserve the bone health of elders while the phosphorus help in preserving their teeth. Osteoporosis can be prevented by the regular consumption of Neera as its high content of Vitamin K prevent bone mineralization.

Neera is a healthy wholesome drink that elders should have during senior healthcare at home on a daily basis. 

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