International Guide to Healthy Drinks: Coffee, Tea and Milk
The classics: coffee and tea
The use of the therapeutic virtues of coffee or tea is an ancient practice that has never lapsed. In fact, according to the new graphic image given by American researchers, these two drinks are, consumed in perspective, the second level within the framework of recommended drinks.
Tea, mild stimulant with a third less caffeine than a cup of coffee, contains an interesting amount of antioxidants as well as several micronutrients, along with a moderate decrease in the risk of heart disease, increased bone density and reduction risk of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones).
The excitatory substances such as caffeine and tannins are not a problem in the healthy adult, and that day has been shown that moderate consumption of coffee and tea (three cups of unconcentrated beverage) is not associated with cardiovascular problems , hypertension or hypercholesterolemia.
However, age affects the level of sensitivity that has the body from these substances, the elderly may suffer from sleep disorders in children and its use is strongly discouraged. The effect of caffeine during pregnancy remains controversial, since the results of many studies are contradictory.
Even prestigious medical institutions as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine have yet an official position on caffeine during pregnancy. For many obstetricians advise caution to limit their consumption during pregnancy and, if done, it is so restrained, not to exceed 2-3 cups per day of coffee or tea, soft, non-concentrated.
Milk
Milk is one of the main dietary sources of vitamin D and calcium, and also provides an excellent amount of high quality protein. Skimmed milk, semi-or yoghurt drinks with less proportion of fat, can contribute to a healthy diet and take third place in the Beverage Guidance Panel. Yogurts also contain less lactose, so it is better tolerated digestive and, in particular those suffering from lactose intolerance. For its part, soy beverages, commonly known as soy milk fortified with calcium and vitamins, are a good alternative for people who do not consume cow’s milk.
credit to: ELENA PIÑEIRO