Pregnancy is normal, but you need to be more careful. You should change some habits because they can disrupt the harmonious development of your baby. Such bad habits include drinking sweet and carbonated drinks, especially the cola type.
A can of cola contains approx. 40 mg of caffeine and a large amount of sugar on top of it. Therefore, it provides a large dose of easily digestible energy.Colais also a highly carbonated drink. All this makes it refreshing and stimulating.
Cons of sweet and fizzy drinks during pregnancy
Although inpregnancyyou need more energy, it should not come fromsweetened beverages , because it causes spikes in insulin levels in blood and increases the risk of gestational diabetes. The so-called energy drinks. They contain more caffeine than coffee, and also other strongly stimulating substances, such as taurine. Carbonated drinks can irritate the stomach, cause gas and worsen heartburn. They also often contain preservatives, artificial dyes and sorbitol (it irritates the intestine and causes abdominal pain). In cans with drinks, you can also find phosphates, which interfere with the transformation of vitamin D, responsible for the absorption of calcium. Excessive amounts of phosphate can cause a calcium deficiency, and consequently - problems with bones and teeth.
What to drink when pregnant?
In order for the body to function properly, you should drink 2-3 liters of fluid a day. The he althiest are still mineral water and juices, not from cardboard (usually sweetened), but natural, bought in bottles (so-called daily ones) or squeezed at home, e.g. from carrots, apples or celery.
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