In Spain, starting the day with a good cup of coffee is like a kind of ritual. There are those who prefer it alone and hot. Others like it with a little milk. There are also those who take it with ice. In any case, it is a very beneficial drink for health.
Experts from around the world recommend coffeeas long as its consumption is moderate. The professor of Health Sciences at the UOC, Marta Ros, points out that it has been demonstrated through scientific studies that this product «improves various aspects of brain function such as memory, mood, reaction times, alertness, energy levels, and general cognitive function.
Another of the best moments of drinking coffee according to true lovers of this drink is right after eating. And, for many, it is the final touch to an excellent banquet. However, this small and innocent action may not be as positive as you think.
This is what nutritionist specialized in inflammation Sandra Moñino warns. The expert has indicated that it is necessary to have “be careful” with drinking coffee or even tea after eating food.
A nutritionist’s warning about drinking coffee after eating
Sandra Moñino has warned in the podcast ‘With ginger and lemon’ of the negative effects that drinking coffee and tea can cause as soon as you finish eating. «They inhibit iron absorption. And not only that. Many nutrients in food are not absorbed either,” he explains.
The nutritionist specialized in inflammation affirms that the same thing happens with milk and products containing calcium. «For example, you have a beef steak and then a yogurt at the end as dessert and you have loaded the iron», he assures. Moñino advises leaving at least one “two hour” window.
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