“Tea” is the first thing that comes to mind for everyone when the clock strikes four o’clock in the evening. No matter where you are, tea is more than simply a drink in Indian homes; it’s a custom and a means of fostering close relationships. An icebreaker is frequently tea time. However, have you ever considered the possibility that this behavior can be detrimental to your health?
When people are exhausted or a little irritable, they frequently turn to a cup of chai. However, a packet of cookies, namkeen, or leftover candy from the refrigerator typically goes with that chai. After ten minutes of feeling terrific, there is a crash. By dinnertime, you’re even more exhausted and hungry. Even though you’re not eating anything harmful, cravings increase and you start to question why you’re not losing weight. Parents’ sudden cravings in the evening are often due to a drop in blood sugar levels after lunch, requiring the addition of protein and fiber-rich foods. Although it may appear innocuous at first, this combination, particularly for our parents, can raise the risk of excessive blood sugar, cholesterol, weight gain, and even fatty liver over time. In addition to choosing nutritious snacks to go with meals like a handful of peanuts, peanuts chaat, sprouts, roasted foxnuts, moong dal cheela, and makhana salad, it advises people to convert to sugar-free beverages or try herbal mixes like tulsi, lemongrass, ginger, or cinnamon.
