Chamomile tea can provide protection against oxidative stress and regulate blood glucose in hyperglycemia, but we don’t recommend drinking a cup of this antioxidant-rich tea right after a meal; here’s why:
Chamomile is a bedtime tea. When you drink it without a sufficient gap post high-glycemic carbs like white rice or roti, it could delay the absorption of glucose from the main meal. When sugar doesn’t enter cells, it could cause a high level of sugar to build up in the bloodstream, which can lead to a delayed hyperglycemic spike.
Optimise Chamomile Tea to get all of the good, none of the bad
• Instead of pairing it with a meal, try to consume chamomile tea in isolation. It’ll improve your skin, sleep and digestion while promoting blood sugar control.
• As tea can affect the digestion process, you may want to consider keeping a minimum gap of 1.5 to 2 hours between your meals and tea.
Chamomile tea can improve insulin sensitivity and ensure better glucose management — as long as you drink it in isolation. When you consume it right after high-carb meals, it could interfere with the digestion process. That doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy it; just follow the optimisation above, and you’ll be good to go.
