Reasons not to start your day with a cup of tea
Side effects of taking tea on an empty stomach
Downsides Of Drinking Tea On An Empty Stomach
5 Downsides Of Drinking Tea On An Empty Stomach
Are you amongst those thousands of people who have tea first thing in the morning? It's time you give up on this not-so healthy morning ritual.
Drinking tea on an empty stomach may be the top cause of acidity
Having tea on an empty stomach can inhibit absorption of nutrients
It may cause acidity and constipation
Tea contains traces of nicotine and can be addictive in nature
Do you love your morning tea? You are not alone! There are numerous people who start their day with tea on an empty stomach. However, drinking a caffeinated beverage such as tea first thing in the morning might not be the best thing to do. Now, if you are someone who just can't do without a cup of tea every morning, and feels acidic all the time... well, you know who to blame! Apart from being one of the top causes of acidity, morning tea can result in washing out of bacteria right from your mouth to your gut. In the gut, it interferes with good bacteria, and might disrupt your metabolism and upset stomach.
Having tea first thing in the morning can disturb your acid and alkaline balance.
Tea contains a chemical known as theophylline, which can have a dehydrating effect on stool, and cause constipation. A healthy fibrous diet and exercise may together not be so effective in preventing constipation if you have tea first thing in the morning.
Having tea first thing in the morning can inhibit absorption of other nutrients.
What's more is that tea contains traces of nicotine, which might be the reason you feel addicted to the beverage.
Thus, it's time to give up this habit altogether. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar says that you can begin your day with plain water. You can have it 15 to 20 minutes after waking up. You can have a fruit after having water, and then maybe have tea or coffee after the next 15 to 20 minutes.
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