Can I drink green tea while having food or just after food? Actually I used to drink green tea 1 hour before meal and because of this I had gas problem.
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Green tea is high on antioxidant and natural plant based compounds such as tannins and flavonoids. Excess can result in toxicity or can cause damage to the liver. So do not have more than two-to-three cups a day. Never have green tea on an empty stomach: Beginning the day with a dose of caffeine may kick-start your day with the much-required impetus, it can also adversely affect the stomach balance. Instead, drink a glass of warm water with lime and honey or simply opt for a fruit. Not immediately after meals either: A lot of people drink green tea after their meals, without realising that drinking green tea immediately after meals can inhibit nutrient absorption. This means, whatever you eat is not absorbed properly as the caffeine and tannins act as a obstruction. This can also dilute the gastric juices resulting in improper digestion. So it's best to have green tea 30-45 minutes before or after your meals.
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Hello lybrate-user, Drink tea shouldn't be accompanied by food. You can have it two or three hours before the meal. Also drinking Green tea in the mornings is the best.
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