Many people enjoy tea with biscuits. Biscuits, or most confectionaries, are prepared using refined wheat flour, sugar, and flavouring agents. Since they are rich in carbohydrates and free sugars (sucrose and glucose) and therefore have a very high glycemic index. In addition to this, chai prepared with milk (rich in lactose) is high in carbohydrates and adds up to the overall carbohydrate content of the meal causing blood sugar spikes.
Healthy Ways to Enjoy Tea and Biscuits for Glucose Management
• Rather than using biscuits, you can use multigrain/sourdough toast instead.
Try pairing these alternatives with green tea. It slows the release of glucose into the bloodstream.
• You could opt for healthy and wholesome snacking options like mixed nuts, fruit with peanut butter, hummus, and sprouts.
• Added sugar along with lactose in milk increases the carbohydrate content of tea. You could opt for sugar alternatives and lactose-free milk to reduce the overall sugar content.
The biscuit and tea duo is full of simple carbs and free sugars. Though it provides a boost of energy for some time, it only increases the likelihood of you experiencing a crash soon after. Thus, choosing healthy alternatives is a must for better glucose management.
