Green tea is good for health, how to use it properly?

1. Do not drink green tea immediately after meals

Usually we drink green tea right after meals. This will not be beneficial.

The reason is that tannins in green tea can combine with proteins in the foods we eat, causing indigestion, bloating, etc. Tannins also combine with some vitamins and minerals (calcium, iron, etc.) in food, causing precipitation and difficulty in absorption. Therefore, you should avoid drinking green tea right after meals.

2. Do not drink green tea when it is too hot.

Many people have the habit of drinking hot tea, but this is not beneficial either.

The reason is that drinking hot water will damage the lining of the esophagus, thereby increasing repeated irritation, creating inflammatory compounds (increasing the risk of esophageal cancer).

In our country, green tea is also a favorite and indispensable drink. However, to protect the esophagus, you should not drink too hot drinks, wait for it to cool down to a moderate temperature so that the drink is still delicious without harming your health.

3. Do not drink green tea on an empty stomach

Some people have the habit of drinking green tea in the morning as soon as they wake up. This is also not beneficial.

Caffeine in tea can boost your energy, but drinking it on an empty stomach can cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, irritability, and nervousness...

Green tea contains antioxidants and polyphenols that can increase stomach acid production and upset digestion. Ideally, green tea should be consumed between meals or after meals (but avoid drinking it immediately after eating).

4. Do not add honey to hot green tea

Adding honey to green tea enhances the flavor. However, adding honey while the tea is still hot will destroy the nutrients in the honey. Therefore, let the temperature of the green tea cool down, then you can add honey to drink.

5. Do not take medicine with green tea

Many people take medication with green tea. This can be very dangerous, as the chemical components in the medication can interact adversely with the substances in green tea. Therefore, you should take medication with boiled and cooled water.

6. Don't drink too much green tea during the day

Drinking too much green tea can lead to iron deficiency. This is because the tannins in green tea can interfere with the body's ability to absorb iron.

Just like coffee, green tea also contains caffeine. Using too much caffeine during the day can cause harmful side effects including: Headache, drowsiness, anxiety, irritability...

Therefore, drinking tea regularly every day is very important, you should drink 2-3 cups per day.

7. You should drink tea when resting and relaxing.

When we go to the office, work place… we have the habit of making tea and drinking it at the beginning of the working day. However, doing so is unscientific. Drinking tea while resting is the best way to consume green tea.

According to Health and Life