It is winter and cold. How to warm up? The first thing to do is certainly prepare a chocolate, tea or one herbal tea boiling. Whether it’s with fennel, ginger, classic or black, it doesn’t matter. What matters is not to feel cold anymore.
The initial sensation of warmth is certainly beautiful, but we are careful not to be fooled by the momentary pleasure. In fact, when we drink something hot, we have to pay attention to the temperature. Too hot drinks not only risk burning our tongue and palate, but they could also have serious consequences for our body.
According to experts, drinking very hot drinks can pose a serious risk to our health
The AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research published a report on the incidence of hot drinks on the esophagus. According to the report, drinking multiple very hot drinks each day can predispose to esophageal cancer development. By “very hot” we mean temperatures that exceed 60 degrees, without necessarily considering the type of drink consumed. The problem, explains the AIRC, is not so much what you drink, but the heat considered excessive, which in the long run could damage the tissues. The esophagus is the channel that connects the pharynx to the stomach, and cancer in this part of the body is usually very rare.
Any suggestions
AIRC’s suggestion is to wait for our tea, coffee or herbal tea to cool before consuming it. This is a good habit aimed at protecting not only the esophagus, but also the mouth and teeth. If we have already mentioned a little above the risk of burns inside the mouth, as far as the teeth are concerned, the question is very similar. Like very acidic foods, drinks that are too hot can damage the enamel and weaken the tooth.
According to experts, drinking very hot drinks can pose a serious risk to our health, but it’s not too late to change bad habits.
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