This Article is about tea or coffee. Read this carefully, please!
According to statistics, 50% of the population is anemic. That’s a large sum of money! Most likely as a result of the prevalence of vegetarianism. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule, but even non-vegetarians do not often consume it.
They are 2 types of iron found in food-
Heme Iron – Animal sources
Non-Heme Iron – PLant sources
Unfortunately, compared to heme iron, non-heme iron is more difficult for the body to absorb.
Even more challenging are dietary ingredients like tannins and phytates that prevent the absorption of iron.
Tea or coffee is one of these foods and beverages!
When consumed with meals, the tannins in tea and coffee can block the absorption of iron, increasing your chance of developing an iron deficiency. As a result, drinking tea often throughout the day and with meals increases the risk.
According to one study, those who wait one hour between drinking tea and eating can lessen the negative effects of iron absorption. Particularly for people who consume plant-based foods (non-heme iron)
what is the lesson here?
Ideally, allow one hour to pass between drinking tea or coffee and eating (only if you are iron deficient or borderline deficient)
For instance, sipping tea even with meals wouldn’t significantly affect your iron status if you had normal iron levels or a greater-than-average diet of non-vegetables.
Drinking tea or coffee has several advantages, including improving memory, concentration, and attention, as well as keeping you energized. However, coffee boosts our stomach lining to produce hydrochloric acid, which is essentially the acid that aids in food digestion.
On an empty stomach, consuming high-caffeine beverages like coffee or tea might make you feel uneasy or sick. Some people experience heartburn, irritation, nervous hands, and fast heartbeats when they consume too much coffee. Because of this, health professionals advise against consuming any of these drinks first thing in the morning or while you’re hungry.
An hour after breakfast or lunch, or in the evening is the perfect time to enjoy a cup of tea. To help you start your day after break, nutritionists advise switching to alternatives like juice (without sugar), water flavoured with herbs, honey, or lemon, or simply plain warm water. If you are on any drugs, please talk to your doctor about the best time to take tea or coffee.