Why you must not add milk to your tea
Tea contains polyphenols and flavonoids called Catechins which have a range of benefits like brain health, heart health, digestive aid, anti-inflammatory effects, neurological health, skin health, osteoporosis, sugar balance and insulin sensitivity.
Green, white and black teas have the most of the above benefits. But as soon as we pour dairy milk or cream, it binds to these polyphenols just like encapsulating it in the fat content of the milk. Because of this, it becomes very difficult for the body to utilize them and as a result most of them just pass out of the body without providing the benefit.
It is therefore necessary to drink the tea without milk or cream. Try to drink it plain without the sugar and then you can be sure you reap all of its wide ranging benefits. If you absolutely cannot stand the taste and if you have to, try adding almond milk or coconut milk.
There are other foods which do a lot of harm when taken together like carbohydrates, starch and proteins with sugar. Many of us are fond of barbecued meats and we add sweetened sauces to it. Adding sugar to curries is becoming a trend. It is so harmful that just after having such foods, you will see a drop in your energy levels and it will tend to make you sleep.
The same applies to French fries which are usually served with ketchup which is loaded with sugar. To top off and add to the insult, we have sweetened sodas with the fries and burgers. Refined flour, starch, gluten and sugar. Believe me its a recipe for quick ageing and a list of problems ranging from diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, peripheral neuropathy and the list is endless.
The good news is that the body is able to heal itself and some of these diseases might be reversible if timely intervention with lifestyle and dietary changes are introduced.
Remember it is never too late and the right time to make the changes begins now. It is upto you how you want to spend your later years in life. With good health or regular visits to the hospital and a fistful of medicines daily. The choice is entirely yours.
Vibhuti Misra
Holistic Health Specialist
+91 813 088 2160
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