Bubble tea or often called 'boba' is a contemporary tea that is increasingly prevalent in the market. Naturally, the delicious and sweet taste, and attractive appearance make many people like this drink. But be careful, consume bubble tea too much can be bad for your health. you know.
Tea which is one of the basic ingredients of this drink can provide various benefits for the health of the body, because it is rich in antioxidants that can ward off free radicals. However, a similar predicate cannot be given to bubble tea. Bubble tea not even recommended for regular consumption. What is the reason?
Drinking Risk Bubble Tea excessively
Reason bubble tea It is not recommended to be consumed regularly because there are several health problems that can arise if you consume this drink too often. These health problems are:
Overweight
If tea drinks are often recommended for a weight loss diet, bubble tea it can actually lead to weight gain. milk addition, creamer, syrups, artificial flavours, and various other forms of sugar are considered to have eliminated the term low-calorie tea.
Additional chewy balls from tapioca (pearl) which characterizes this drink even more makes it high in calories. Just imagine, a glass bubble tea 500 ml size complete with pearl contains about 500 calories.
Even more surprising, your favorite chewy balls contribute 100-200 calories of those 500 calories, you know! This is because pearl is made from tapioca with the basic ingredient of cassava which is a source of carbohydrates.
You need to know, healthy adults only need 1800-2000 calories per day. So, eat a glass bubble tea already meet 25% of your daily calorie intake. In fact, after consuming this contemporary tea, usually you will still eat heavily and eat other snacks, right? So, it makes sense that you gain weight quickly if you drink this drink frequently.
Disturbing dental health
Generally, bubble tea is a mixture of tea, milk, and sugar, which is served chilled. Although milk is good for dental health, other additives actually make you vulnerable to dental problems, such as cavities.
This is because sugar and other additives in bubble tea can be converted into acid by bacteria in the mouth, which can erode tooth enamel and cause cavities.
Trigger constipation
Pearl in serving bubble tea turned out to be low in nutrients, including fiber. That is the reason why consuming this contemporary tea too often can trigger constipation. In addition, the addition of a substance named guar gum as an ingredient in the mixture pearl It is also considered to trigger constipation.
There are various other health issues that have been associated with this sugary drink. For example, the springy balls on bubble tea said to be able to trigger cancer because it contains polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). PCBs are carcinogenic compounds (cancer triggers). However, it turned out that this rumor was not proven true.
Bubble tea has also been reported to contain the chemical DEHP (di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate). These chemicals serve to improve the color and texture of the product. DEHP has been shown to reduce fertility and growth rates in animals. However, this has not been proven in humans.
In addition to the various health risks above, various artificial sweeteners, thickeners, and preservatives are used in manufacturing bubble tea also contains substances that are considered not good for health when consumed in excess.
Tips for Minimizing Health Risks from Drinking Bubble Tea
For lovers bubble tea, stopping the consumption of this drink completely may be difficult. Therefore, the following tips you can do to make this drink healthier:
- Message bubble tea with reduced or no sugar. The sugar here includes syrups and fruit concentrates that are often added to drinks.
- If you can, choose and order bubble tea using fresh or low-fat milk, rather than sweetened condensed milk or creamernon-dairy.
- Better not to add pearl in order or request pearl reduced.
- Consumption of bubble tea in reasonable portions and frequency. For example, choose regular size (standard or small) instead of large (large), and don't take it every day.
- Keep drinking enough water and adopt a healthy diet with balanced nutrition.
Contemporary tea or bubble tea it is interesting and has a good taste. Even so, consuming it in excess, is not good for health. If you have diabetes or have special medical conditions, you should first consult with your doctor before consuming it.
