By Nikita Toppo
September 6, 2023
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Drinking chai every day is a ritual in India and its often paired with biscuits or any other snack. However, not all combinations are healthy. Here are six foods you should never pair with your tea.
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Drinking lemon juice immediately before or after tea can cause bloating.
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Tea and coffee have substances like tannin and caffeine that hinder absorption of the nutrients you find in fruits.
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Turmeric contains curcumins and tannins which can react with the tea and cause digestive problems.
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This is another food item which should never be consumed immediately before or after tea.
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Eating iron rich vegetables like spinach, broccoli and peas with tea limits the iron absorption in the body.
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Nuts and tea are another harmful combination that must be avoided as tea blocks the absorption of nutrients present in the nuts.
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