"No, please no cappuccino for me. Do you have a herbal tea that fits the cake?"
A sentence that is part of everyday life for many pregnant women and breastfeeding (not entirely voluntary).
We take a look at why caffeine is such a complex topic during pregnancy and how Loffee The coffee ritual not only without bad conscience back in the kitchens and the breakfast tables from pregnant women, but also sustainer might!
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Why is caffeine a problem at all?
Caffeine is considered one of the most frequently consumed stimulants worldwide And is contained in many drinks such as coffee, tea and energy drinks. While an adult has to make a serious effort to damage himself by caffeine (from about 130 espresso shots in one day If things become critical for the average woman), things are different during pregnancy.
The placenta happens easily And thus affects the unborn child. The effect on the baby is very similar to us, e.g. the heartbeat increases. Since the fetus and the placenta have only insufficiently have the enzymes that dismantle the caffeine, the caffeine remains four times longer (so 10-36 hours) in the fetal cycle and can do the Influence development negatively.
Excessive caffeine consumption, specifically More than 300 mg per day, is associated with an increased risk of miscarriages, low birth weight and growth delays. Up to this point can meanwhile from medically secured facts be spoken.
Is there a "safe caffeine dose" during pregnancy?
Can pregnant women and breastfeeding be consuming caffeine below this threshold with a clear conscience? The question of the "safe" dose cannot actually be answered completely uniformly.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to this day "one about the distributed for the entire day Caffeine recording from all sources of Up to 200 mg per day"as harmless. To classify: a large cup (250ml) black coffee from the filter machine Contains approx. 170 mg caffeine.
In the meantime, however, it is often said that this number too too high scheduled: in 2021 one achieved one Evidence synthesis (So not a study, but a consideration of selected meta-studies) by Prof. Jack E. James from the University of Reykjavik great attention because the researcher came up with the following result: Safe amount of caffeine = no caffeine at all.
In his analysis, James came to the conclusion that at every level of caffeine consumption, the risk of early and dead births, obesity and leukemia increased. James's work also refers to a meta-study, which has calculated a 7 percent increase in risk for an unwanted termination of pregnancy each day.
However, this result should not be understood in such a way that each absorption of caffeine automatically means an impairment for the baby, but rather that it There is no amount in which impairment can be excluded 100%.
So the bad news: there is no general answer. The safest decision would be to do without caffeine.
But there is also good news: You don't have to do without your coffee ritual!
The solution: lupine coffee!
Lupine coffee or "Loffee"Is probably the best alternative to classic coffee, even before decaffeinated coffee (Decaf).
The former chief physician and director of the University Women's Clinic Magdeburg Prof. Dr. med. Serban-Dan Costa says on the subject Lupine coffee during pregnancy: "Lupine coffee is caffeine-free and you may drink it during pregnancy."
Loffee is prepared as well as coffee and the chocolate-sweet aroma in connection with fine roast notes is in no way inferior to coffee. Because of the missing chlorogenic acid (Decaf contains this) Loffee Mix even better with milk and especially milk alternatives and is gentler on the stomach.
Lupine coffee is made from the seeds of the sweet lupine. Our lupins are cultivated, roasted and ground in Germany, very similar to coffee beans. It is only a few kilometers from the field to the roaster and since the lupine is naturally completely caffeine -free, they can be roasted natural.
The CO2 outlet Compared to the Decaf, which the caffeine still has to be withdrawn from distant countries after import from distant countries many times less. In the area of supply chain transparency, a comparison would even be so unfair to the Decaf that we would not even pull it here.
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Advantages of lupine coffee for pregnant women
- Freedom of caffeine naturally. Compared to Decaf, there is no danger on the residual caffeine contained, since from the outset it was never included.
- More basic and more stomach. Many pregnant women suffer from heartburn and stomach complaints. Lupine coffee is naturally basic and helps to regulate the acid-base balance in the body. In contrast to conventional coffee, which is often acidic and can irritate the stomach, lupine coffee is gentle and stomach -friendly.
- Sustainability. The production of lupine coffee is environmentally friendly. Lupines are nitrogen -fixing plants that improve the soil in which they grow. In addition, the lupines come for Loffee Lupine coffee from Bavaria, which briefly keeps the transport routes and the environmental pollution low.
- Bonus advantage: The bee loves Lupine. Lupine fields, with their large inflorescences, are a dream for every bee colony.
Taste and preparation
Lupine coffee convinces with one gentle-chocolate tastethat makes it a delicious alternative to conventional coffee. It can be prepared in different ways: be it in the French Press, in the filter, in the portafilter or in the fully automatic machine. This versatility makes it possible to enjoy lupine coffee according to your own preferences. It is best to do yourself Here is a picture yourself of what over 15,000 satisfied LoffeeCustomers and customers say about us!
Conclusion: less coffee -more Loffee!
Loffee is an excellent alternative for pregnant women & breastfeeding who want to reduce their coffee consumption or want to do without it. You can enjoy your beloved coffee ritual without having to worry about how many cups you have already drunk or can still drink today. We think: the best kind of pleasure, because without compromise.
