White Tea

 White tea is the tea that is made from new buds and very young, very gently dried tea leaves. Because of the careful and light processing, the leaves retain all their contents of antioxidants

Healthy benefits;-

 1. White tea has many antioxidants but the most important antioxidant is EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate).Its main health benefits are

 Ø  Increases metabolic rate

Ø  Boosts mental alertness

Ø  Boosts immune system

Ø  Lowers stress hormone levels

Ø  Lowers cardiovascular disease


2      White tea has many Flavonoids, a class of antioxidants which inhibit the growth of cancer cells and prevent the development of new ones.

 3      White tea is a good source of catechins, a group of antioxidants that are beneficial in lowering cholesterol levels and preventing hardening of the artery

 4     White tea helps in weight loss because it prevents the cells in the body from storing fat. Recent research shows that white tea "inhibits adipogenesis and stimulates lipolysis-activity". It means that white tea stops the development of fat cells. Making fat cells is how the body stores fat - if it can't make the cells, the fat can't stay. (Source ADA(2007))

 5     White tea is a calorie negative drink means it contains less caffeine among all tea which speeds up the metabolism. That means that the body burns energy faster, and since the tea contains no calories itself, it is sometimes called a calorie-negative drink.



6     White tea can help restore the fluid balance,as we know that caffeine is a diuretic, and may well cause the body to lose more water than it takes in. Because white tea contains much less caffeine than coffee, white tea does not cause the body to lose as much water, but rather seems to increase the level of hydration because the body takes in more fluid than it releases.

 7     White tea contains fluoride. and fluoride antibacterial effect. This means that drinking white tea can have beneficial consequences for your oral and dental health.


Harmful Effects:-

2     Overuse of this tea can lead to sleep disorder because of caffeine present in it

3.   Tea contains oxalate also and overconsumption of which can cause kidney stones. The bioavailability of oxalate from tea is low, thus negative effect requires a large intake of tea

4. Flavonoids in tea can bind non-haem iron (found in plants, dairy foods, and iron supplements) inhibiting its absorption by as much as 70 percent. As a result, to obtain adequate iron intake tea should not be drunk with meals or at the same time as taking iron supplements.

Nutrition for Young Child

WHAT IS GOOD NUTRITION Nutrition refers to how bodies use food. Good nutrition, growth, health, and learning go together. Good nutrition is especially important for young children because they grow so quickly. Nutritious food fosters proper development and enhances learning. The child who eats poorly
loses interest quickly, lacks energy, is sick more often, and is irritable.

                        

BREADS, CEREALS AND RICE (6 to 11 servings per day)

At the base of the pyramid is the Breads, Cereals and Rice Group. Grains and foods made from grains form this group.

Foods in the Breads, Cereals, Rice Group provide complex carbohydrates (starches), vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Grains include wheat, rice, oats, rye, millet, and corn. Enriched flour, cereal, whole-grain breads, macaroni and other pasta, oatmeal and cornmeal are some of the nutritious foods made from grains.

Even young children need six or more child-sized servings of whole grain or enriched grain foods daily.


VEGETABLE GROUP (3 to 5 servings per day)

At the next level of the pyramid are the vegetable and fruit groups.

Vegetables provide vitamins A and C and folate, as well as iron. They are low in fat and high in fiber.

It is easy to select foods from this group since any vegetable may be chosen.
Dark green and deep yellow vegetables should be served several times each week. These vegetables are especially rich in vitamin A.


FRUIT GROUP (2 to 4 servings per day)

Fruits and vegetables share the same level on the pyramid. Fruits (and their juices) provide vitamins A and C. They are low in fat and sodium.

 Citrus fruits should be served daily. These fruits are rich in vitamin C.


MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, PULSES, EGGS, AND NUTS GROUP (2 to 3 servings per day)

One of the two groups near the top of the pyramid is the Meat, Fish, Poultry, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group. Foods in this group provide protein, vitamins, and iron.

Some plant foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, and pulses have a high protein content,  are included in this group
It is best to serve the plant foods in this group with some animal protein, such as cheese or milk. Proteins in plant foods are slightly different from those in animal foods, and young children need both types of protein.
MILK, YOGURT, AND CHEESE GROUP (2 to 3 servings per day)