Why Is Tea Forbidden In The Diet?

Tea is not only a beverage that is consumed all day long in Turkish culture, sought on the tables and has an important place in social life, but also is one of the most preferred and frequently consumed beverages, especially in diets followed for weight loss, due to its low calories. The importance of the diet applied for those who want to lose weight in pandemic conditions where movement is limited has undoubtedly increased. Although the foods that should and should not be eaten for a successful diet are more or less known, many people wonder why tea, which has a great place in our culture, should not be drunk while dieting; So why is tea forbidden in the diet?

 1- Restricts Fluid Intake
 
 One of the most important conditions of a healthy diet is undoubtedly possible with adequate fluid intake. Although the calories of tea consumed without sugar will not cause a problem in a diet followed for weight loss, we consume less water because we meet our fluid needs with tea, which can never replace water when consumed in excess.
 
 2- It Can Cause Edema and Bloating
 
 Especially if the amount of tea consumed daily exceeds 5 cups, which is the amount recommended by experts, it causes bloating in the body. At the same time, due to the fact that tea reduces fluid intake, water that cannot be removed from the body can also cause edema.
 
 3- Shows a “Diuretic” Effect
 
 It is known that tea is a beverage containing caffeine. In this respect, when consumed excessively, tea has a diuretic effect, causing the body to throw out the minerals necessary for the body as well as water. Therefore, especially those who consume a lot of tea should drink at least 2 liters of water during the day.

4- It Can Cause Anemia
 
 The component called “tannin” or “tannic acid” in it causes the tea to reduce the absorption of iron in the blood, and therefore the condition called anemia, that is, iron deficiency. Considering that experts say that weight loss progresses more slowly in case of iron deficiency, it can be seen that the consumption of tea during the diet can be an obstacle for a successful diet.
 
 5- May Cause Constipation
 
 Although constipation, which is one of the digestive disorders that significantly affect the quality of life, has many causes such as stress and inactivity, it is known that the foods consumed also cause constipation. Nutritionists suggest that high consumption of tea may also be one of the causes of constipation.
 
 Although various studies can not show that tea has a direct negative effect on weight loss, it is obvious that tea may indirectly cause various problems listed above during the diet process. Considering its place on the table and also in social life, it may be a difficult situation for some to stop consuming tea completely, but according to nutritionists, reducing black tea consumption, especially when applying weight loss diets, and supporting it with adequate fluid intake, as well as reducing the negative effects of tea; The diet will increase the chances of success.