Did You Know Drinking Green Tea With These Ingredients Can Harm Your Health? – News18
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Green tea is known for its numerous health benefits, but did you know that mixing it with certain ingredients can reduce its effectiveness
Adding sugar or artificial flavours to green tea not only increases calorie intake but also diminishes its detoxifying properties.
Green tea is known for its numerous health benefits, but did you know that mixing it with certain ingredients can reduce its effectiveness? Here is what you should avoid when drinking green tea:
Milk
Green tea contains polyphenols, which can bind with the proteins in milk, reducing its antioxidant properties. To get the maximum benefits, always drink green tea with water instead of milk.
Medicine
Many doctors recommend drinking lukewarm water when taking medication. However, some people consume lukewarm milk or tea instead. Drinking green tea while taking medication can hinder its absorption due to the presence of caffeine and tannins, which interfere with the effectiveness of certain drugs.
Fruits
Adding lemon juice to green tea enhances its flavour and provides additional health benefits. However, mixing green tea with any other fruit can negatively affect digestion and may cause acidity.
Sugar
Adding sugar or artificial flavours to green tea not only increases calorie intake but also diminishes its detoxifying properties. To retain its health benefits, always drink green tea in its purest form, without sugar or artificial additives.
