Dec 15, 2024
TOI Lifestyle Desk
The foods to avoid with tea in the morning
These foods are high in sugar and fats, which can spike your blood sugar levels. Tea, especially black tea, contains tannins that can hinder iron absorption, making it worse when combined with sugary or processed baked goods.
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Paratha
Avoid eating paratha with tea in the morning, as the tea’s tannins can hinder iron absorption, and the heavy combination may cause digestive discomfort.
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White bread
White bread or white bagels are some of the foods that are high in refined carbs and cause blood sugar spikes and make you feel sluggish. Taken with tea, it might drain your energy later in the day.
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Chocolate
Chocolate is a favourite treat, but having chocolate with tea can make you jittery because of the caffeine contained in both chocolate and tea. The combination also irritates the stomach.
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High-sugar cereals
Sweetened breakfast cereals contain a high amount of refined sugars and cause a quick rise in blood sugar that crashes, thus disrupting the energy-boosting effect of tea.
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Bananas
Though bananas are nutritious, they are rather heavy in their consumption when taken with tea on an empty stomach. They tend to create the feeling of fullness in some and disrupt digestion.
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Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits like oranges or grapefruits tend to be acidic and hence might irritate the gastric mucosa if taken together with tea, especially on an empty stomach.
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Fried foods
Heavy, oily foods such as fried eggs or bacon are difficult to digest when taken on an empty stomach. It may hinder slow digestion or cause one stomach discomfort if taken together with tea.
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Idli
Avoid pairing idli with tea in the morning, as the acidic nature of tea can interfere with digestion and reduce nutrient absorption from the idli.
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Pastries and croissants
These foods are high in sugar and fats, which can spike your blood sugar levels. Tea, especially black tea, contains tannins that can hinder iron absorption, making it worse when combined with sugary or processed baked goods.
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Dairy products
Tea, especially black tea, mixed with milk may reduce the absorption of antioxidants in tea. Also, dairy can cause discomfort in some people, leading to bloating or indigestion.
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