Choose Healthy Snacks When Drinking Tea

JAKARTA - Enjoying a cup of tea in the afternoon or evening is often incomplete without snacks. However, not all snacks are suitable for consumption with tea, especially if you pay attention to long-term health.

Choosing healthy snacks as a companion to tea is not only a matter of taste, but also affects the body's digestion, energy, and metabolism.

According to Sagarika Garg, nutritionist from Tata Soulfull, nutritious snacks can help maintain energy balance and prevent a decrease in stamina that often occurs at night.

"Healthy clothes can help overcome fatigue and reduce excessive appetite before dinner time arrives," he said as quoted by the Hindustan Times.

Sagarika added that the consumption of tea when the stomach is empty can trigger problems such as bloating and uncomfortable taste. For this reason, it is important to choose snacks that are rich in fiber and dense in nutrients to support optimal digestive function.

In addition to helping the digestive system work, nutritious snacks also play a role in stabilizing blood sugar levels. This is important for anyone who is undergoing mental activities such as work or studying at night, because stable blood sugar can increase focus and mood.

For those looking for recommendations for healthy snacks, Sagarika recommends options from materials such as whole wheat and millet. Both are known to be fiber rich and able to release energy slowly, so that the body remains energetic without triggering a sudden spike in blood sugar.

Sorghum, one type of gluten-free millilet, is also referred to as a good food for digestion, sugar levels, and supports the immune system. Snacks made from sorghum can be a delicious and useful alternative.

"Unlike processed flour snacks that quickly raise sugar levels, whole wheat bread or snacks from millets tend to provide long-lasting energy and support the health of the intestines and heart," concluded Sagarika.