Matcha is a good alternative to coffee during pregnancy. We'll sip to that! pregnancy matcha coffeealternatives
? A matcha latte could be just the thing. This green tea, which is used in traditional ceremonies in Japan, has become a popular energizing drink around the world.
"Matcha is definitely safe during pregnancy, but it's important to remember that it also contains caffeine," says Registered dietitian and family nutritionist. While a cup of regular green tea has about 30 mg of caffeine, as Saxena points out, matcha is naturally more concentrated and different brands and baristas may also use different concentrations.According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, those who are pregnant should keep their caffeine intake to less than 300 mg a day.
"Are you getting it with whipped cream or flavored syrups? In that case, it's dessert. And there's nothing wrong with dessert," she says, "but it's something to consider for those watching their blood sugar or dealing with gestational diabetes."If you're going to consume caffeine, green tea products are a pretty good way to do it. Green tea leaves are naturally loaded with antioxidants that can decrease inflammation—think of those swollen ankles.
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