TEA means a wake up drink for most of us.

Tea can be defined an aromatic morning drink made by infusion of dried tea leaves in boiling water.

Tea can be black, green or with milk

There are many benefits of tea but benefits depend on how we consume tea and at which time.

BENEFITS OF TEA:

Tea is rich in antioxidants which are very useful for improving gut and heart health.

Tea has anti-inflammatory properties

Tea helps in reducing bad cholesterol

Tea contain polyphenols which help in reduction of certain cancers (Gastrointestinal tract, Breast, Ovaries, Lungs and Thyroid) in our body

Tea improves hydration in our body

Tea is useful in controlling obesity

NOTE: TO GET ABOVE MENTIONED BENEFITS, TEA SHOULD BE WITHOUR SUGAR.

BOILED SUGAR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DIABETES DURING LONG RUN BECASUSE OF HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX

Now main question is that most of the persons don’t like tea without sweetness. Best option is jaggery

TO GET ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FROM TEA, TIMING IS VERY IMPORTANT

Tea should not be consumed before, after or with meals because tea hinders in absorption of many vitamins and minerals during digestion. This leads to low absorption of vitamins and minerals resulting in deficiency syndromes.

Example: Tea is a rich source of tannins. Tannins bind to iron contained in certain foods. Now this combination of iron and tannin is not absorbed by our body and there is iron deficiency in our body

Tea leaves contain caffeine in its natural form. Excess consumption of tea can lead to anxiety, stress or restlessness.

Best time for taking tea is before / after 2-3 hours of meals

PRECAUTIONS:

Tea should never be taken in empty stomach as first thing in the morning

Nutritional value of Tea:

Rich source of anti oxidants, Polyphenols, Vitamin a, Vitamin C, calcium, Potassium, Zinc, Magnesium and niacin