Children should not drink green tea because caffeine causes diuretic, affecting the body; Families should use herbs to make water for children to drink.
In the summer, the demand for water increases, many families want to change drinks to supplement water for children, for example peach tea, flavored tea bags. Green tea has a number of benefits for relaxation, soothing pain, and treating coughs and colds.
However, experts recommend that families do not allow children to drink drinks with a lot of green tea and sugar ingredients. Drinks high in sugar increase the risk of tooth decay and obesity, while green tea contains caffeine that makes it harder for children to sleep, jittery, and hyperactive than usual.
One study found that children who drink tea or coffee regularly have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Excess caffeine makes children stressed, reduces iron and calcium absorption, thereby affecting hemoglobin and bones. Drinking sugary tea in large quantities causes children to overeat calories, leading to cardiovascular disease and type XNUMX diabetes.
Families should use ginger tea when children have colds, stomachaches. Image: Freepik
There are currently no studies that indicate the age at which young people can start drinking green tea. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children can have green tea when controlled for caffeine content. For example, teenagers 12-18 years old can drink 100 mg of caffeine, equivalent to one or two cups of tea in a day; Children under 12 should not drink green tea and there is no safe limit.
If the child has a cold and needs to drink tea, the family can use other herbs instead, for example mint tea, chamomile tea to help improve symptoms. It is necessary to steep tea leaves or ingredients for two to four minutes, then dilute it with warm or cool water, do not give hot tea to children.
In particular, chamomile tea has been shown to be effective in treating fever and colic in children. According to the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, chamomile tea can also relieve stress and calm the stomach. Ginger tea helps children reduce nausea.
Teens can drink caffeinated beverages in small doses, but caffeine should be avoided altogether. Similar to children, adolescents can also experience developmental problems and sleep problems when consuming caffeine. Ideally, families should consult with a nutritionist, pediatrician before giving children caffeinated beverages.
Families can also consider other healthy drinks for their child, such as homemade fruit juices, milk (including nut milk), unsweetened coconut water or flavored water made with natural materials. These drinks will help children replenish water and provide important nutrients for the body.
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