As a common and indispensable beverage for the Chinese people, tea holds an unshakable position. However, in winter, many people should not drink tea. Do you belong to this group?
Tea is a beverage very much loved by the Chinese people. For thousands of years, people have drunk and savored tea, and even used it for medicinal purposes. Therefore, these slightly bitter little leaves have long become an indispensable part of people's lives. Some people even drink tea instead of water all year round, never being far from a cup. Little do they know that while tea is good, due to the significant changes in temperature and humidity in winter, there are still some people who should not drink it.
According to Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica," tea has the effects of clearing the head and eyes, dispelling drowsiness, resolving phlegm, aiding digestion, promoting the circulation of Qi, and promoting urination to stop diarrhea. Modern scientific research also shows that drinking tea can help reduce fat and aid in weight loss. Therefore, many women have given up on some expensive and impractical Western weight-loss pills and turned to drinking tea to help them maintain a slim figure. However, there are still a few points to note:
1: Pregnant women should not drink tea
Expectant mothers usually have many dietary restrictions, avoiding certain foods, but they often overlook this common beverage, tea. The theophylline in tea has a stimulating effect, which can affect the development of the fetus. Moreover, most of the teas we commonly drink are considered "cool" or "cold" in nature, which is also very detrimental to fetal development. Therefore, special attention must be paid.
2: Do not drink tea during menstruation
In winter, the weather is cold, and some women like to drink tea to keep their bodies warm. However, if they are already losing a lot of blood during their period, drinking tea can cause iron loss in the body, leading to iron-deficiency anemia. At the same time, medical research has found that compared to non-tea drinkers, women who drink tea are 2.4 times more likely to experience menstrual tension, and for those who drink more than 4 cups a day, the risk increases threefold.
After discussing the points women should note about drinking tea in winter, let's talk about what the elderly should pay attention to when drinking tea in winter:
1: The elderly should drink less tea in winter
Another cold winter has arrived, and elderly people who love tea may even increase their intake during this season. However, doing so is very dangerous. As mentioned above, tea itself is "cool" in nature. In winter, the elderly's resistance decreases, and their hands and feet can easily become cold. If they drink a cup of tea at this time, it will only increase the "coldness" in their body, making them more susceptible to illness. Therefore, it is better for the elderly to drink less tea in winter.
2: Drink black tea + dates
We have said that the elderly should drink less tea in winter, but many have developed the habit of drinking tea over decades, so suddenly stopping is not practical. What can be done in this situation? Actually, black tea can warm the stomach, refresh the mind, and aid digestion, and it is relatively gentle. Therefore, black tea can be used as a substitute for the usual green tea. Also, if you must drink green tea, it is very necessary to add some red dates. Because red dates are relatively "warm" in nature and can help neutralize the "coolness" of green tea.
In addition, we would also like to remind everyone of some precautions for drinking tea in winter:
One: Do not drink tea on an empty stomach
The stomach's regulatory function is naturally weaker in winter than in summer. If you drink tea on an empty stomach, the stomach will react immediately, increasing its burden and leading to a complete disruption of gastrointestinal function.
Two: Do not drink very hot tea
When the weather is cold, everyone tends to use boiling water to brew tea, which is also very wrong. It not only weakens the tea's own effects but can also irritate the stomach and oral mucosa, which is harmful to the body.
Three: Do not drink strong tea
Similarly, strong tea contains a large amount of theophylline and other substances that directly stimulate our bodies, causing symptoms such as weakness and indigestion.