New Delhi, December 9 (IANS). Green tea is considered an effective tonic for health. In Ayurveda, it has been described as a drink that improves digestion, keeps the mind calm and removes toxic elements from the body.
Science also confirms that the antioxidants called catechins present in green tea provide protection to the body. This is the reason why people are including green tea in their daily routine, but often even a small mistake halves the benefits of this miraculous drink. Many times people drink it in such a way that it causes harm to the body instead of benefits. In such a situation, it is very important to know the correct method of green tea.
Often people make the mistake of drinking very hot green tea. Ayurveda says that excessively hot beverages increase the acid pitta, i.e. can cause severe burning sensation and heaviness in the stomach. Science also believes that very hot liquids can damage the lining of the throat, causing a feeling of swelling or soreness. When green tea is too hot, the body does not get the benefit of its antioxidants. It is better to drink green tea a little cold so that its taste emerges and the stomach remains calm.
Drinking green tea on an empty stomach is also wrong. According to Ayurveda, astringent drinks should not be taken on an empty stomach, as it unbalances both Vata and Pitta. According to science, the caffeine present in green tea can increase acid levels in the stomach, which can cause gas or mild cramps. When there is no food in the stomach, this acid directly irritates the digestive system. Therefore, it is always better to take green tea after eating a light breakfast or some biscuits so that the stomach remains balanced.
Some people add sugar or milk to it to enhance the taste, but this is also not considered good for health. It is said in Ayurveda that green tea is light and cooling in nature, whereas sugar is heavy and heating. The combination of both slows down digestion. On the other hand, adding milk causes the tea’s antioxidants to bind with the proteins, preventing the body from fully absorbing them. Only green tea made without any adulteration is completely beneficial for the body.
There is also a belief among people that drinking several cups of green tea a day will result in quick weight loss or will detoxify the body excessively. This is completely wrong. In Ayurveda, excessive consumption of anything is considered to cause increase in doshas. At the same time, scientific studies have found that excess caffeine can cause restlessness, diarrhea or stomach pain in the body. Consuming too much green tea can also reduce the ability to absorb iron, which can lead to feeling weak. Therefore, only two or three cups a day are enough so that the body can get the benefits in a balanced manner.
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