How many cups is this? The kind of tea that you gulp down and end up poisoned.

Staying hydrated is crucial in the summer. While many people drink various types of tea instead of plain water, there are some things to be careful about.

 

◇Beware of excessive caffeine intake

 

Anyone who drinks green tea, black tea, or coffee instead of water should be careful about excessive caffeine intake. Caffeine promotes diuresis, which can actually lead to more dehydration. Green tea contains 25-50mg of caffeine per 100mL, and black tea contains 20-60mg. The recommended daily caffeine intake for adults is less than 400mg. However, gulping down green or black tea like water can lead to exceeding the recommended intake. Excessive caffeine intake can lead to nervousness, insomnia, and gastrointestinal problems.

◇The day after drinking, drink only the appropriate amount of perilla tea

 

You should also avoid excessive consumption of perilla tea. . Consuming high concentrations of ingredients found in the Korean walnut tree, such as amperopsin and hovenitins, can impair liver function. Those with elevated liver function tests or existing liver disease should avoid them. A research team at Seoul Asan Medical Center analyzed patients who underwent liver transplants for acute liver failure related to acute toxic hepatitis over a 15-year period and identified Korean walnut as one of the main causes.

 

 

◇Just a cup of delicious plum tea in summer

 

Drinking more than three cups of plum tea can actually irritate the stomach and intestines. . The sugar content in plum extract is higher than you think. According to the Korea Consumer Agency, the sugar content of 33 types of homemade plum extract was found to be 49.6g on average per 100g. If you dilute plum extract with water in a 1:4 ratio and drink 200ml (one serving standard amount for fruit and vegetable drinks), you will be consuming about 20g of sugar. Two glasses will contain 40-46g of sugar. This is equivalent to the World Health Organization's recommended daily sugar intake (50g). Homemade plum extract may have lower sugar content than commercially available plum extract, but the difference is not significant.

 

Excessive sugar consumption prevents the body from properly excreting it, causing it to circulate throughout the body. This process can cause sugar to become toxic, leading to weight gain. In particular, sugar can be converted to fat and accumulate, contributing to weight gain. Diabetics should be cautious, as even a small amount of plum extract can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. It's best to limit plum extract to just one glass a day.

 

◇Grain tea is recommended as a water substitute.

 

paper Grain teas such as richa and brown rice tea are representative teas that can be drunk instead of water.

 

Grain tea is sugar- and caffeine-free and rich in dietary fiber and minerals. It also protects the stomach lining, improves bowel function, and aids bowel movements. It contains beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E, which help remove free radicals from the body, boost immunity, and have anti-aging effects. Among herbal teas, hibiscus and chamomile teas are also good substitutes for water. Hibiscus tea, with its sweet and sour flavor, contains catechins and gallic acid, which promote weight loss. It also helps regulate cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Chamomile tea has a calming effect and promotes sleep. A study from the University of Pennsylvania found that those who drank chamomile tea experienced reduced anxiety symptoms compared to those who did not drink it.

 

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Tea with a little sugar in it

For those who have difficulty drinking water throughout the day

 

Grain tea (water substitute tea) is also good for your health.