In India, a cup of hot milk tea is the most reliable companion to kick-start your morning and relieve evening fatigue. But did you know that the snacks we eat daily with this tea can slowly harm our health? According to Ayurveda and nutrition experts, the caffeine, tannins, and milk present in tea, when combined with certain foods, can have a very harmful effect on the body.
According to Dr. Salim Zaidi, drinking tea in itself isn't harmful, but the problem begins when we pair it with salty snacks, fried snacks, or things like bread and butter. Let's explore which combinations to avoid...
Tea + Salty = Bloating and Dehydration
Many people eat salty snacks like Bhujia, Mathri, or Sev with tea. However, this combination increases sodium levels in your body. On the other hand, the caffeine in tea is a diuretic agent, which removes water from the body. This means that these two can cause dehydration, bloating, and dry skin.
Tea + Pakodas = Liver Stress and Dull Skin
How can it be rainy season without hot pakodas with tea? But this combination can pose a threat to your liver. Fried pakodas contain trans fats and oils, which, combined with the milk and sugar in tea, slow down digestion and put pressure on the liver. This gradually increases toxins in the blood, making the skin dull and lifeless.
Tea + Toast = Blood Pressure Spike
People often eat buttered toast with tea for breakfast. But according to doctors, this combination of refined bread and butter can rapidly increase blood pressure, especially in those with hypertension. Furthermore, refined carbs also destabilize sugar levels in the body, leading to energy crashes and fatigue.
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   Tea + bread or biscuits = a trigger for acidity.
Many people have the habit of dipping biscuits or bread into their tea every time they drink it. However, this combination of the tannins in tea and the refined carbohydrates in bread can exacerbate acidity and bloating. Doing this daily can increase gas, heartburn, and digestive problems.
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