Tea Side Effects: Attention Chai Lovers! Do you drink tea first thing in the morning? Here are 4 reasons why this is not a good health practice.
Tea Side Effects: Subha ki pehli chai is essential for many. A boost for the day, a refreshing drink, chai is a solution to many problems. Chai lovers hang out, a lot? But, sorry to burst your bubble, it shouldn’t be the first thing you drink in the morning. Morning tea, bed tea is a trend but not healthy. Drinking a caffeinated beverage like tea on an empty stomach can cause discomfort in the body. This is because caffeine can stimulate stomach acid production, which can cause irritation and inflammation. Drinking bed tea first thing in the morning is a typical practice in most Indian households. While tea can be a delicious and comforting drink, it does contain caffeine, which is a stimulant that can have an impact on the body.
Also, drinking tea in the morning can interfere with the body’s natural production of cortisol. According to dietitian Vidhi Chawla, “Cortisol is a hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle and provides energy throughout the day. When you consume caffeine in the morning, it can interfere with the body’s ability to produce cortisol, which can lead to feelings of fatigue and sluggishness later in the day.”
4 side effects of tea
Vidhi Chawla, the founder of Fisico Diet Clinic, highlights several potential negative effects of drinking tea first thing in the morning:
- stomach irritation: Drinking tea on an empty stomach can cause irritation to the stomach lining, leading to discomfort, bloating, and nausea.
- Dehydration: The tea is a diuretic, which means it increases urine output and can cause dehydration, especially in the morning when your body is already dehydrated from not drinking water for several hours.
- Interrupts the absorption of nutrients: Tea contains tannins, which can bind to minerals such as iron and calcium, making them less available for absorption by the body.
- Dental caries: Tea contains natural acids that can erode tooth enamel, especially when consumed in large amounts or over a long period of time.
The optimal time to consume tea, according to the famous nutritionist Pooja Makhija, is mid-morning after breakfast because that is when our metabolic process starts running smoothly.
Makhija also suggests: “Enhance your morning with healthy alternatives. The morning should be spent consuming alkaline drinks such as buttermilk or warm water with a pinch of Himalayan pink salt, says Lokendra Tomar. To reset your system after a long night of sleep, you can even start your day with lime or methi water. Aloe vera juice, plain coconut water, raw honey, and a few drops of apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar in water are healthier alternatives. These drinks are much healthier and superior to a cup of hot tea first thing in the morning.”
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