It would also reduce its daily calorie intake.
Refusing a sweet soda or drink for your child is often a battle. Everywhere, these drinks are highlighted: pubs, supermarkets, birthday snacks … difficult to escape. When a child wants it, he insists, negotiates or sometimes gets angry. And faced with fatigue or fear of passing for too strict parents, many end up giving in. Especially since in the minds of many, a soda, it is “not so serious”. However, consuming it regularly can have real harmful effects on the health of children. So what to replace it?
In Japan, most young children do not grow with sodas in hand, quite the contrary. According to Japanese journalist Yuko Tamura, who is also a mother, not all children appreciate these ultra-succured drinks. Her daughter finds them “disgusting”, she said in an article published on CNBC Make It about the habits of Japanese parents. In general, in the country of the rising sun, children “prefer to drink water or tea rather than soda”. But not just any tea.
Indeed, very early on, Yuko Tamura made her daughter discover the barley tea. “It is a popular choice with Japanese of all ages and an excellent alternative to sweet teas and flavored drinks of trade. It also reduces daily calorie intake”she explained. Also called Mugicha, it is rich in minerals and is mainly without caffeine. Perfect for children!
If it is as popular in Japan, it is not for nothing. It would have many bodies and health benefits: moisturizing and refreshing, it is ideal in summer and is suitable for all ages. Rich in antioxidants too, it helps protect cells in our body and promotes good digestion. It makes it possible to better balance the acidity of the body and can also help to regulate cholesterol