Sweet tea increases the risk of developing a dangerous disease, say nutritionists

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Many give prefer to start your day with a cup of sweet tea, but such a drink can be dangerous. According to doctors and nutritionists, even one cup of such tea a day seriously increases the chances of getting a serious illness.

“Sweet drinks such as sweet tea are one of the main factors that cause such health problems , such as obesity, diabetes and other consequences, said licensed nutritionist Beth Chiodo. – An increase in the consumption of sugary drinks by just one drink per day can increase the risk of diabetes by 16%.

According to a study published on the website of the US National Library of Medicine, reducing the consumption of sugary drinks leads to a decrease in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes type It is not necessary to completely exclude tea and coffee from the diet, but it is better to use them without sugar. If it is difficult at all, then it is better to use sugar substitutes, for example, stevia – this is a natural sweetener obtained from the plant of the same name.

Chiodo noted that it is difficult to give up a sweet drink immediately. She advised gradually adding unsweetened tea to the cup and gradually reducing the sweet part. Over time, the addiction to the sweet drink will disappear, says the nutritionist.