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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Green tea is rich in nutrients, but drinking it right after a meal or on an empty stomach is among the habits which may upset your stomach or reduce its benefits. Here are the 5 mistakes you should avoid.
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Drinking it right after a meal may affect your nutrient absorption. So, wait at least an hour before having your tea.
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Because when absorption is affected, your body will get fewer nutrients from food, no matter how healthy you are eating.
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Green tea on an empty stomach may cause acidity; to avoid this, you can drink it between meals or after a light snack.
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Because it contains an antioxidant named "Catechins" which might increase stomach acid production, if drinking on an empty stomach, resulting in acidity.
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Adding honey to a hot tea may destroy its nutrients. Let your tea cool slightly before adding honey to it.
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Overheating honey affects its natural enzymes, thereby decreasing its nutritional value.
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Overconsumption may lead to headaches or uneasy feelings. Stick to 1-2 cups per day.
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Because it contains caffeine and tannins, too many of them may reduce iron absorption in your body.
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Some people drink flavoured or bottled green tea, but they shouldn't, instead go for naturally flavoured tea leaves.
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Because flavoured one mostly contains added sugar, preservatives, or artificial flavours, which reduce natural health benefits of green tea.
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Perfect green tea is all about balance: right timing, right brewing, and right portions. Follow these tips and enjoy every sip!
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