Is it okay to have tea or coffee every day?
Published on May 08, 2023 05:37 PM IST
- Tea and coffee are rich sources of antioxidants which help in preventing cell damage. It is seen that tea is a better source of antioxidants than coffee.
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Published on May 08, 2023 05:37 PM IST
It is a general question that how many cups of tea and coffee are safe to consume in a day. Taking into consideration the amount of caffeine in both tea and coffee, it can be tricky to understand if it is healthy for us. Addressing this, Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee wrote, “Both tea and coffee contain caffeine, but coffee generally has more caffeine than tea. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, tea may be a better option for you.” Anjali further noted down why we should consume tea and coffee mindfully.(Unsplash)
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Published on May 08, 2023 05:37 PM IST
An average cup of tea contains around 20-60 mg of caffeine, while a cup of coffee contains more, depending on the way it is prepared. (Unsplash)
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Both tea and coffee are rich sources of antioxidants which help in preventing cell damage. However, it is seen that tea is a better source of antioxidants than coffee. (Unsplash)
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Published on May 08, 2023 05:37 PM IST
From heart health to lowering the risk of chronic illnesses, both tea and coffee have been associated with a lot of benefits. However, the brewing time and the ingredients used in preparing the cup also comes into account. (Unsplash)
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However, both tea and coffee can be addictive, and we should be careful before we let ourselves in for that addiction. (Unsplash)
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Published on May 08, 2023 05:37 PM IST