15/03/2013
Benefits of Green Tea during Pregnancy...
During pregnancy all healthcare providers recommend a total abstinence from tea, coffee, ni****ne, and other caffeine-carrying substances that can increase the chances of a miscarriage. In such a situation, green tea is the best alternative for regular tea drinkers. Read on to discover the benefits of green tea during pregnancy:
Green teas are the second best alternative to freshly prepared fruit juices. It also helps trigger weight reduction in the body and stabilises cases of high cholesterol in pregnant women. Epigallocatechins or EGCG and catechin, a natural and an active component found in herbal teas normalises the blood sugar level in the body. Pregnancy releases hormones in the body that causes fluctuation in insulin levels in the body. This can be curbed by the regular intake of green tea.
Folate, a water soluble vitamin, is found in green tea. This makes green tea an additional supplement to vitamin B thereby reducing the chances of birth defects in newborn babies. Apart from folate, green teas are the most natural source of iron, calcium and magnesium.
The absence of caffeine in herbal teas or green teas makes it the best alternative for religious tea drinkers. The antioxidants detoxify the body internally lowering the chances of fermentation which is otherwise seen in non herbal teas. However, one should restrict oneself to one cup of green tea a day as one cup of green tea would release around 15-16 milligrams of caffeine as compared to the non herbal tea that would provide 100-150 milligrams of caffeine. Therefore, green tea allows the acceptable amount of caffeine to be released in the body.
Green tea is known to boost one’s immune system for a healthy and a disease-resistant pregnancy. Green teas can protect against germs and bacteria and boosting the immune system to a large extent. Green tea delays the tartar formation in sensitive gums. It is a good antidote for fighting gum infections as well.
So, enjoy the goodness of green tea during pregnancy for a healthier tomorrow!!!
