THE TRUTH
ABOUT TEA, COFFEE AND WINE
Are they bad for you or good? Let’s clear the confusion once and
for all
SOMETIMES WE hear that a certain food is bad for us and we try
to avoid it. Two years later, we hear that the same food is good for us. Here’s
a look at the three common beverages we consume, and what each one really does
to us.
TEA
It is a mild stimulant that is processed into several varieties.
White tea: It’s light, flavourful, rich in antioxidants and good
for the heart and joints.
Green tea: It’s refreshing, good for the skin and reduces
swelling.
Black tea, such as Darjeeling
and Assam: They are energisers and are rich in antioxidants.
Standard masala chai: It’s made with milk and sugar. So you
consume more than tea.
Healthy or unhealthy? White tea, green tea and organic black tea
are healthy. But masala chai with boiled milk is not. You can safely drink 4-5
cups of green or white tea a day, or three cups of black tea. But too much milk
chai can lead to acidity and indigestion, which create acid-alkali imbalances,
which then lead to a cholesterol imbalance and plaques in the arteries.
WINE
Once labelled as an addictive substance, wine is now recommended
for a healthy heart and low cholesterol.
Healthy or unhealthy? Wine has some good properties, thanks to
its resveratrol component. A glass of wine once or twice a week can actually
give you better skin, better nerves and a relaxed disposition. However, for
people who have addictive personalities, even one glass of wine can trigger a
cascade of behaviours leading to alcoholism. Given this, it’s better to avoid wine.
Sure, it has a healthy ingredient, but you can also find that ingredient in red
grapes and blueberries.
COFFEE
We all know that coffee is a wake-up drink that can boost our
attention level. But it is also known to cause nervousness and acidity.
Healthy or unhealthy? Coffee by itself is not the problem. It’s
the combination of milk, sugar and coffee can lead to weight issues and insulin
imbalance. Black coffee can be refreshing and provide vitamins B1, B2, and B3,
folic acid, potassium and phosphorus. But when you drink more than two cups a
day, it may become unhealthy. Since it causes acidity, it is more suitable as a
mid-afternoon drink than a pre-breakfast beverage.
SHIKHA SHRAMA HTBR1NOV15
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