Time and again, we have heard our thin friend endorsing a strict diet with no caffeine (Read: Chai). And we have eventually given up on our life-saver just to lose a few extra kilos. Our classic Indian masala
chai has been scrutinised for the longest time, with many experts dissing it for being ‘unhealthy’. Cut to 2018 and
Rujuta Diwekar, celebrity nutritionist and dietician, has scratched all chai-haters' theories!
With the coming in of an array of diets, chai has been scraped from most weight loss plans, simply because it contains sugar, milk and caffeine!
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s nutritionist has been an advocate of Indian cuisine and beverages and this time it’s no different. In a social media post,
Rujuta has posted about how chai is absolutely healthy and should be consumed with white sugar! Here is what the health expert has to say about chai:
“Chai/ coffee – to have or not to have -
1. When not to have chai/coffee?
- First thing on waking up
- Last thing before sleeping
- In place of a meal during the day
2. How many cups a day?
2-3 cups are totally fine.
3. Is green tea / green coffee healthier?
Only for profits, not people. Btw, Indian masala chai (with milk and spices) is now being considered as an antioxidant rich health drink to aid recovery.
4. With sugar or sugar free?
Sugar for sure. WHO and other global diabetes organizations say 6-9 tsp of sugar a day is ok. Add sugar to your chai/coffee, avoid the invisible sugar from packaged food (breakfast cereals, fruit juice, biscuits, etc).” (sic)
So chai lovers, rejoice! Now you can have tea with sugar with no regrets whatsoever.
