Oolong tea can dissolve fat and help with fat metabolism. Research has shown that drinking one liter of oolong tea per day can effectively inhibit the rise of cholesterol levels. Although the amount of tea consumed should depend on individual body conditions, it is recommended to have oolong tea with oily foods as it provides a sense of satiety and helps remove grease.
Introduction to Oolong Tea
1. How to drink oolong tea
It is best to drink oolong tea hot and without sugar. It is also recommended to wait for about 1 hour after a meal before drinking. It is important to adapt the consumption of tea to individual body conditions. If discomfort such as stomach pain or insomnia occurs after drinking tea, it is best to moderate consumption. When brewing tea, the water temperature should be controlled between 80℃ and 90℃. The brewed tea should be consumed within 30 to 60 minutes to prevent oxidation of the nutrients.
It is also recommended to have oolong tea with oily foods, as it provides a sense of satiety and helps remove grease. The general daily dosage is 10 grams of tea leaves per liter of hot water, divided into 10 cups of approximately 100 grams each, consumed throughout the day.
2. The best season for drinking oolong tea
Autumn is the most suitable season for drinking oolong tea (green tea). Oolong tea is a variety of tea that is neither cold nor hot, positioned between green tea (cold) and black tea (warm). During this season, as the weather starts to cool down and the climate becomes dry, people may experience dry mouth and chapped lips due to the dryness in the air, known in traditional Chinese medicine as "autumn dryness." Drinking a cup of oolong tea, which is neither cold nor hot, can moisturize the skin and throat, generate body fluids, eliminate internal heat, and help the body adapt to natural changes, eliminating excess heat from the summer.
Avoiding Foods High in Cholesterol
1. Foods with extremely high cholesterol:
Brain marrow from various livestock; eggs, small fish, shrimp, crab, and squid from poultry and seafood, with cholesterol content of 500mg/100g.
2. Foods with high cholesterol:
Internal organs of livestock and poultry, especially liver, kidney, and lung; scallops, cuttlefish, and other mollusks, with cholesterol content between 200-500mg/100g.
3. Foods with moderate cholesterol:
Most fatty meat, crucian carp, tilapia, eels, loaches, and shrimp and crab products, with cholesterol content between 200-500mg/100g.
4. Foods with low cholesterol:
Most lean meat, cow and sheep's milk, common grass, carp, silver carp, and tilapia, as well as marine and freshwater fish such as sea cucumber and sea urchin, with cholesterol content less than 100mg/100g.
Who Should Avoid Drinking Oolong Tea
1. People with calcium deficiency or fractures:
The alkaloids in oolong tea leaves can inhibit the absorption of calcium in the duodenum, leading to calcium deficiency and osteoporosis, making it difficult for fractures to heal. Therefore, such individuals should be cautious when consuming oolong tea.
2. People with neurasthenia or insomnia:
Oolong tea contains rich caffeine, which stimulates the cerebral cortex. Therefore, it is not beneficial for people with these conditions and will not help with rest.
3. People with fever:
The theophylline in oolong tea can increase body temperature, reducing the effectiveness of fever-reducing medications.
4. People with constipation:
Regular consumption of oolong tea can cause the gastrointestinal mucosa to contract, worsening constipation. Therefore, people with constipation should avoid drinking oolong tea.
5. People with peptic ulcers:
Drinking oolong tea can stimulate the gastric wall cells to secrete a large amount of gastric acid. If someone has an ulcer, it will cause great pain.
6. People with urinary system stones:
The oxalic acid in oolong tea can worsen the development of stones. Therefore, such individuals should avoid drinking oolong tea.
7. People with anemia:
Oolong tea contains tannic acid, which forms precipitates with iron in food, preventing its absorption by the body. Therefore, patients with iron-deficiency anemia should not consume oolong tea.
8. People with hypertension and heart disease:
Similarly, the caffeine in oolong tea has a stimulating effect on blood and blood pressure. Drinking too much tea can accelerate blood flow, increase blood pressure, and even cause arrhythmia.
9. Pregnant women:
Due to the presence of caffeine and tannic acid, oolong tea can have an impact on the development of the baby. Therefore, pregnant women should not drink oolong tea.
