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which helps in improving our health, skin and hair.
when to drink green tea?
Acidity and Stomach Issues- Green Tea is Alkaline in nature, consuming it on an empty stomach can
when to drink green tea?
Some people consume it in the morning empty stomach,some consume it before or after exercise,
while some people prefer it after breakfast.
while some people prefer it after breakfast.
But do you know, consuming green tea at certain hours could negatively impact your health.
Well we’ll discuss in detail in the article below, when to drink green tea to acquire maximum benefits.
Drinking Green Tea in the Morning Empty Stomach
It’s not usually suggested to consume Green Tea on an Empty Stomach.
People who followed this Green Tea Drinking Schedule faced a lot of stomach and
health related issues.
health related issues.
Some of the possible problems green tea can cause from drinking it in the morning
on an empty stomach are -
on an empty stomach are -
cause acidity and gastric problems. The tannins present in it can lead to stomach pain, constipation
and nausea if consumed early in the morning.
Reduced Iron absorption- The Catechins present in Green Tea reduces the natural iron absorption.
It is highly recommended to avoid the consumption of green tea if you are suffering from anemia.
Anxiety and Sleep Problems- Green Tea comes with certain amounts of caffeine, consuming it
empty stomach will increase the adverse effects of caffeine and may cause sleeping problems.
Caffeine and EGCG present in it helps to perform more intense exercise and for a longer time.
Drinking Green Tea before or after exercise
Green Tea incurs several benefits before and after exercise-
Benefits of Drinking Green Tea before Exercise
Drinking a cup or two of green tea before workout provides ample energy for exercise.
It increases the metabolic rate of the body which helps in burning fat and weight loss.
Both EGCG and caffeine present in green tea works together to improve the metabolism of the body.
Green Tea helps in detoxifying the body, when you drink green tea before exercise it helps in
extracting the toxins out of our body in the form of sweat.
The one main reason behind everyday exercise is to keep the body healthy and fit and Green Tea
helps in maintaining your overall health and also prevents various diseases.
According to National Cancer Institute the polyphenols present in green tea helps in preventing cancer.
Green Tea is rich in nutrients, and contains zero calories which helps in hydrating the body
Benefits of Drinking Green Tea after Exercise
after intense workout.
After exercising our energy drains out, people suffering from diabetes cannot consume glucose
to regain energy. Green Tea helps in stabilising the energy level and keeps the blood sugar in control.
Green Tea also helps in healing the muscle cramps and soreness occuring from rigorous workouts.
Drinking Green Tea after Breakfast
it early in the morning on an empty stomach, it may cause certain problems as i have mentioned above.
Drinking Green Tea right after breakfast or meals could affect your digestion, the tannins and
caffeine present in it will obstruct the nutrition absorption from the food.
Drink it atleast 30-45 minutes after breakfast to reap maximum benefits.
You may also consume green tea smoothies, they taste great and are very refreshing.
Drinking Green Tea before Bed
could affect your sleep.
Drinking Fluids before going to bed may increase your need to pee in the night, which will hinder your sleep.
Though, Green Tea also contains amino acid, L-Theanine which helps in calming and relaxing
the mind and body, hence promoting better sleep.
So, these were various pros and cons related to the timings of drinking green tea.
Don’t consume more than 3-5 cups of green tea per day and also consume it between
meals to extract most benefits out of it.
meals to extract most benefits out of it.
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