We all know green tea is healthy. But it also has some potential side effects. And there are possible green tea interactions with medications you need to worry about, too. Generally, you won't have any issues if you just drink a cup or two per day. Nevertheless, it pays to know about possible issues with certain medications. And if you are taking any of those … [Read more...] about Green Tea Interactions With Medications (What You Need To Know)
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Green Tea And Kidney Stones (Everything You Need To Know)
I was very wrong in my thinking about green tea and kidney stones. Ever since I witnessed my roommate in college suffer miserably from kidney stones, I've been scared of getting them myself. And I remember reading an article many years ago that claimed tea can cause kidney stones. I drink a lot of tea, so that article caused me much worry. Until I learned the … [Read more...] about Green Tea And Kidney Stones (Everything You Need To Know)
Green Tea Alternatives (8 Other Healthy Drinks To Try)
Green tea is great, but it's not for everyone. Some simply don't like the taste. Others might feel nauseous after drinking it. Or even suffer an allergic reaction. Luckily, there are plenty of great green tea alternatives available. Some are also made from the tea plant, but simply offer a different flavor profile. Others are made from completely different … [Read more...] about Green Tea Alternatives (8 Other Healthy Drinks To Try)
Is Green Tea Good For Diabetics? (Get The Facts)
I do not have diabetes myself. But I have many friends and family members who do. And I see how they struggle to know what they can and can't eat or drink. Even things that are healthy overall can be off limits to diabetics. Is green tea good for diabetics or is it another healthy thing people with diabetes need to avoid? That's what we are going to find out … [Read more...] about Is Green Tea Good For Diabetics? (Get The Facts)
Green Tea Allergy (Everything You Need To Know)
Do you think you may have a green tea allergy? It is possible, but exceedingly rare. And usually, it's not even the tea itself that is at fault. But if you get an allergic reaction shortly after drinking (or even touching) green tea, there is a chance you are allergic to it. Or at least to certain components or additives. Keep reading to learn all about green tea … [Read more...] about Green Tea Allergy (Everything You Need To Know)
Green Tea During Pregnancy (Everything You Need To Know)
As a man, I have no personal experience here. But I think I can safely say that being pregnant is hard. Very hard. And on top of everything else, you have to completely change what you eat and drink. Does that mean you have to give up green tea? Or can you still drink green tea during pregnancy? As is usually the case, the answer is: it depends. Keep reading … [Read more...] about Green Tea During Pregnancy (Everything You Need To Know)
Green Tea After Surgery (What You Need To Know)
Having surgery is terrible. The recovery can be especially torturous. So it is nice to treat yourself to little pleasures while you are healing. Unfortunately, many little pleasures are off limits post surgery. Does that extend to tea or is green tea after surgery safe? Keep reading to find out. We are going to cover everything you need to know about drinking … [Read more...] about Green Tea After Surgery (What You Need To Know)
Addicted To Green Tea (Do You Need To Worry?)
Everything in moderation, right? You can easily overdo even the healthiest things. And you can replace one addiction with another? Is that true for tea as well? Can you become addicted to green tea, if you consume too much of it every day. Many people overcome an addiction to soft drinks by switching to green tea. Do you now have to worry about a green tea … [Read more...] about Addicted To Green Tea (Do You Need To Worry?)
Green Tea For Acid Reflux (Helpful Or Harmful?)
Mixed messages abound on this topic. You may have heard that drinking green tea for acid reflux helps. And you may have also heard that you should avoid green tea if you suffer from gastric issues. So which is it? Unfortunately, it is both. Yes, I know that does not clear anything up for you. But the truth is that different people react differently to the … [Read more...] about Green Tea For Acid Reflux (Helpful Or Harmful?)
Jasmine Tea Vs Green Tea (How They Compare)
There is a good deal of confusion when comparing jasmine tea vs green tea. That's mainly because jasmine tea is a type of green tea. Sometimes. And sometimes it isn't. As we will soon see, jasmine tea can have various teas as its base. Or none at all. So what does all of this mean to us tea drinkers? Keep reading to find out. We are going to compare green tea … [Read more...] about Jasmine Tea Vs Green Tea (How They Compare)