did you know Avoid consuming these 5 things with tea

Chai (or chai) has become an intrinsic part of Indian DNA. We cannot even imagine starting our morning without a hot and cozy cup of tea. Whatever the time, tea is one such drink that we can relish anytime, any day. And of course, when there is tea, there must be snacks along with the tea! From pakoras to samosas, there are a host of scrumptious Indian snacks that go well with a cup of tea. But do you know that there are some food items that we should not consume with our tea. As per the advice of traditional medicine and health experts, they should never be consumed with tea to avoid digestive problems and more.

Here are 5 foods that you should avoid consuming with tea:

1. Green Vegetables

It is said that iron rich leafy greens and other green vegetables are the best avoiding tea, This is because tea contains tannins and oxalates which can block the absorption of iron in the body. Thus, the body will not be able to absorb iron from green vegetables. Apart from this, eating nuts rich in nutrients should also be avoided with tea.

2. Fruit Salad

Since tea is hot and heats the system from within, it is best to avoid consuming cold and raw foods along with it. So, if you are planning to have fresh fruit, fruit salad, or even any fruit-based dessert like fruit cream, avoid it as much as possible or wait till you finish your cup of tea!

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3. Lemon juice

Lemon juice is often added to black tea to make it a weight loss remedy or even to enhance its flavor. But experts advise against this practice, the reason being that lemon juice is acidic in nature. it means to add Lemon juice Your tea may actually increase the acid level of the drink, which can lead to digestive issues such as bloating. For people who frequently experience acid reflux, it is best to avoid adding lemon juice to tea.

4. Turmeric

Turmeric or haldi is considered to be one of the biggest superfoods of Indian cuisine. But interestingly, adding turmeric to tea or consuming turmeric-rich foods with tea can prove to be harmful to the body. Turmeric contains curcumin, while tea contains tannins and both together can lead to gastric problems like acidity or constipation.

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5. Curd

Curd (or yogurt) is another example of a cold food that is ideally avoided with tea. Since tea is a hot drink, you can make curd or any other drink cold product Toying with this is not a good idea and experts generally advise against it.

So, the next time you relish a cup of tea, make sure to avoid these food items and keep digestive issues at bay!

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