Is green tea allowed during pregnancy?
The answer is yes! Drinking green tea when you are pregnant is allowed, provided you moderate its consumption.
How many cups of green tea can you drink per day?
Green tea is a beverage that contains caffeine. The latter should not be completely avoided during pregnancy, but its consumption must be controlled. It is estimated that a cup of green tea contains around 30 grams of caffeine.
The French Food Safety Agency recommends consuming no more than 3 cups of green tea per day during pregnancy*. This quantity must be adjusted according to other caffeinated foods and drinks that the pregnant woman may consume during the day.
Each woman and each pregnancy is different, however we invite you to always seek the advice of your doctor beforehand.
Did you know? Theine and caffeine actually come from the same molecule but do not have the same effects on the body. Theine diffuses gradually over time while caffeine is released almost immediately, causing a peak of energy. This is why we say that coffee is a stimulant while tea is a stimulant.
What are the effects of green tea on the body?
Tea, like everything we eat and drink, acts on our body. It is important to know how to adapt your consumption and not create deficiencies, particularly during pregnancy.
Green tea, iron and pregnancy
According to Inpes, Public Health France, green tea tends to reduce the assimilation of iron of plant origin by the body*. However, during pregnancy, the pregnant woman's iron needs increase, and the same goes for folic acid.
Future mothers are therefore advised to monitor their consumption of green tea so as not to deprive themselves of the iron and folic acid contained in foods. But also to keep him away from meals.
A question? A doubt? Ask your doctor for advice, he or she will be able to advise you accordingly.
What are the benefits of green tea?
Green tea has many benefits:
- It is a very good source of hydration and would allow pregnant women to limit the risks of constipation and urinary infections.
- It is very rich in antioxidants (catechins) and helps fight the action of free radicals. It would offer a draining effect facilitating the elimination of toxins present in the body.
How to choose the right green tea when you are pregnant?
The most important thing is to choose quality tea, even more so during pregnancy when almost everything is passed on to the baby. Teas Kusmi Tea are ORGANIC and made in Normandy. They are manufactured according to the rules of the art and subject to numerous quality controls during their production and development. If your pregnancy takes place in summer, an iced tea will refresh you for the long term. In winter, a good hot tea is always pleasant and comforting.
Rooibos and infusions are also good alternatives for women wishing to reduce their tea consumption during pregnancy.
There are therefore no contraindications to drinking green tea during pregnancy. However, the pregnant woman must control her consumption due to the presence of theine/caffeine and make some adjustments if necessary. Each woman and each pregnancy is different, do not hesitate to seek the advice of your doctor.