Many adults love coffee very much. They drink this fragrant drink both in the morning, and throughout the day, for vivacity and just for fun. He seems like an ideal drink for all occasions. So why do not they give coffee to children?
Where coffee grows
Traditions and the main rules of coffee consumption have arisen in those places where it grows. Coffee bushes have a tree structure. Some varieties are much lower and look like real bushes, while others are larger and can reach 10 meters in height.
Two main types of coffee are Arabica and Robusta. They are grown in tropical climates, where there is no frost, but very high humidity. Coffee plantations can be admired in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, India, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Kenya. And also in Cuba, Jamaica, Bali, Java and Sumatra. In these places, entire traditions and rituals were formed concerning coffee.
Interesting Facts
Coffee is the source of caffeine. It has a stimulating effect on our body, improves concentration, memory and attention. Thanks to such properties, many consider coffee a king of drinks. If you cook it only from water and coffee beans, it is very low in calories. With the addition of sugar, cream and other ingredients, coffee becomes a high-calorie dessert.
Coffee can bring some health benefits. The results of numerous studies indicate that coffee reduces the risk of prostate, kidney and liver cancer. However, its excess can cause problems with sleep, nerves, stomach and tremor of hands.
Before they treat a child
Scientists are still thinking about the effect of coffee on the children's body. Their opinions were divided. Many scientists without enthusiasm relate to the introduction of coffee into the diet of babies due to the high content of caffeine. And this indicates a rapid stimulating action. Many of our compatriots do not even think of pouring a cup of coffee. But do they think about the caffeine content in Coca-Cola, which they buy for their baby?
Children should not consume too much caffeine or sugar. And this suggests that the best drinks for them will be fruit and herbal teas, as well as ordinary water.
Please note that a cup of coffee is 50-100 mg of caffeine, a cup of tea 30-50 mg, a chocolate milk tile 20 mg, and bitter 50-85 mg. This exciting substance can be found in beverages like "Coca-Cola" in an amount of about 10 mg per 100 ml. Half a liter already gives 50 mg.
It is especially important to monitor the consumption of caffeine by hyperactive children. It is extremely necessary to pay attention to what and how much they drink. American teaching is recommended not only to prohibit a child from drinking coffee, but also to pay attention to consuming caffeine from other sources.
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While in the United States or England they are discussing what year of life coffee consumption is safe and how it affects the baby's body, in Colombia or Brazil everything is different. In these states it is customary to drink coffee regularly in small quantities from the very youngest.