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Tea Habits That May Reduce Benefits or Cause Discomfort

Tea Habits That May Reduce Benefits or Cause Discomfort
4 common tea-drinking habits that may be doing more harm than good · indianexpress.com

Tea can be a healthy drink when people do not have too much of it.

It contains antioxidants and other compounds that may support health.

But the way tea is prepared and consumed also matters.

Adding a lot of sugar can make it less healthy.

Drinking very strong tea may not be a good habit.

The article also advises leaving some time between tea and meals.

These changes may help prevent discomfort and preserve some benefits of tea.

The excerpt does not explain all four habits named in the headline.

Key facts

Beverage
Tea
Potential benefits
Antioxidants and other compounds may support overall health.
Main caution
Tea should be consumed in moderation.
Sugar advice
Choosing less sugar may make tea drinking healthier.
Strength advice
The expert recommends avoiding very strong tea.
Meal timing
Maintaining an appropriate gap from meals is advised.
Expert
Dr NK Soni, Senior Consultant and Head of Internal Medicine and Diabetology.

Quotes

Dr NK Soni

Senior Consultant and Head of Internal Medicine and Diabetology at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Greater Noida

“Tea can certainly be part of a healthy routine, but moderation, timing and preparation matter. Choosing less sugar, avoiding very strong tea and maintaining an appropriate gap from meals can help make tea drinking a healthier habit.”
indianexpress.com

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