True or False? The most, exciting 666 myths of our life E-Book

Wilfried Bauer

• Herausgeber: neobooks
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Deutsch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

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Beschreibung

If you want to expand your knowledge and be ahead of your fellow human beings, you should read the book. It clears up old folk wisdom and brings light into the darkness of advice that is over 100 years old. Science brings new knowledge every day and exposes old sayings and advice as half-truths or even lies. With the knowledge from the book you are definitely ahead of your fellow human beings.sen wants to expand and be ahead of your fellow human beings, the book should read It clears up old folk wisdom and brings light into the darkness of advice that is over 100 years old. Science brings new insights every day and exposes old sayings and advice as half-truths or even lies. With the knowledge from the book you are definitely ahead of your fellow men.

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Wilfried Bauer

True or False? The most, exciting 666 myths of our life

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Titel

Copyright notice

Foreword

Myths about drinks

Myths about distilled water

Myths about Coca-Cola

Myths about coffee

Myths about black tea

Myths about green tea

Myths about alcohol

Myths about beer

Myths about wine

Myths about asparagus

Myths about spinach

Myths about the onion

Myths about green salad

Myths about endive salad

Myths about mushrooms

Myths about fruit

Myths about pomegranates

Myths about pineapple

Myths about bananas

Myths about the apple

Myths about nuts

Myths about the different types of nuts

Myths about walnuts

Myths about the hazelnut

Myths about peanuts

Myths about sweet almonds

Myths about food and diet

Myths about meat

Myths about fast food

Myths about cholesterol

Myths about bread

Myths about muesli or cereal

Myths about honey

Myths about chocolate

Myths about sugar

Myths about salt

Myths about (Easter) - eggs

Myths about ice cream

Myths about vitamins

Myths about fish

Myths about carbohydrates

Myths about our food

Myths about eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia, obesity, etc

Myths about jogging

Myths about muscle building

Myths about sleep

Myths about the (clear) dream

Myths about hypnosis

Mistakes about our appearance

Myths about our eyes

Misconceptions and myths about hair

Errors and myths about freckles

Myths and misconceptions about health

Myths and misconceptions about health

Misconceptions and myths about dental health

Misconceptions and myths about chewing gum

Misconceptions and myths about fever

Misconceptions and myths about influenza

Myths about headaches

Myths about cancer

Myths about breast cancer

Myths about smoking

Myths about babies

Myths about babies - Infants

Myths about breastfeeding the baby

Myths about parasites and vermin

Myths about ticks

Myths about head lice

Myths about crab lice

Myths about gnats

Myths about pets

Myths about dogs

Myths about domestic cats

Myths about natural phenomena

Moon myths

Myths about thunderstorms

Other myths

Myths about flying

Myths about death

Myths about the microwave

Myths about hygiene in the household

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Myths about relaxation, rest and sleep

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Foreword

The word myth comes from the Greek and is linked to the gods in ancient mythology as the existence of man. Myth originally means speech, word, sound, narrative, legendary story or fairy tale. In the colloquial language today, "mythical" means rather legendary, fabulous or even fairy-tale like to vague. A harder way would be to exchange the word for "error". Some of our everyday myths are also errors. If today we speak of the myths (errors) of everyday life, then they are traditions that have been passed on from generation to generation, sometimes for centuries. Many everyday myths have only been created in modern times - since the last one hundred years. Like for example the myths (misconceptions) about the microwave or chewing gum etc.

Despite scientific clarification, some of these vague statements are very persistent. Maybe some people just want to believe. It is remarkable that even highly intelligent people pass on such half-truths and believe in them themselves. In our writing we have questioned the most common ones that circulate among the population. Many of these former "truths" are now disproved and no longer tenable. Science has done a great job here as a detective. What is curious is that despite this, these errors are still very persistent in people's minds as "dogmas". We sometimes have the impression that these curiosities are engraved in people's minds forever.

It is interesting to see how many such "errors" are circulating among the people of today. Let's take a closer look at the most common of these modern fairy tales.

In this reading, the speaker not only emphasizes the correction of facts, but also wants to convey knowledge. That is why the book has a lexical part, like a red thread. The following example clearly demonstrates: "Myths about Coca-Cola" does not only contain the myths and misconceptions. The lexical part contains, for example, since when has the brown soda been around, who invented it, since when does it exist in Europe, how much is consumed in Germany, etc.

Or the myths about chewing gum: who invented it, since when did it exist, since when in Europe, who brought it to Europe etc.

The speaker wants to impart lexical knowledge besides the myths (errors). This has the advantage that the reader receives really valuable information on the basic topics (Coca-Cola, water, coffee, etc.) and can expand his knowledge.

Myths about drinks

Myths about drinking

We know that our body needs to absorb enough fluids to stay healthy. In the 1920s there were scientists who devoted themselves to this topic. At that time, nutritional science and medicine were at a backward stage compared to today's state of the art. The healthy body signals the feeling of thirst. This feeling is controlled by the brain (hypothalamus). It depends on the electrolyte balance and the amount of blood.

Man needs two liters of fluid per day to stay healthy

Wrong! There are light and heavy people. So a person weighing 50 kilograms would have to drink two litres and a person weighing 100 kilograms would have to drink two litres as well. The latest findings of scientists say that per kilogram of body weight, 30 millilitres of fluid is the healthy measure. A person with a body weight of 50 kilograms should drink 1.5 litres of fluid. A person weighing 100 kilograms should therefore drink 3 litres of fluid. This is not just about drinking fluid. But if you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, you will also take in fluid here. Those who in summer put in a leap day per week and on this day eat a watermelon of 2 kilograms portioned and drink one litre of water, absorb enough water. Because the melon consists of 80 percent water.

Too little liquid is just as harmful as too much liquid

Right! Especially older people often drink too little. Sometimes not a litre a day. Here there is a risk of dehydration. The cells dry out. If the water content of our cells falls below 60 percent, it becomes dangerous for life. The whole organism gets confused. It is the same when a person ingests more than 6 litres of fluid. Then the blood is diluted so much that life is in danger.

Too little liquid can lead to heart attacks and strokes in older people

Right! The blood becomes "thicker" when there is too little fluid. There is a risk of smaller or larger thrombi forming, which in particular block small, thin or even larger vessels. This can then lead to the above-mentioned clinical pictures.

Myths about milk

Milk has been one of the most controversial food issues for some years now. Most people think milk is healthy and good for our bones. Scientists divide into proponents and opponents of today's cow's milk as we can buy it in stores. That is what quality means. Today's milk is pasteurised (it is heated between 72 and 75 degrees Celsius for 15 to 30 seconds to make it last longer) before it is sold in shops. Supporters warn against drinking more than one glass (200 millilitres) a day. Several scientific studies from some industrialised countries have put milk drinkers under the microscope in studies. The opponents of the white gold therefore do not leave much good in this drink and food. The cow's milk 100 years ago, which was fetched from the farmer, has nothing to do with the cow's milk available in supermarkets today.

Milk is healthy

Right! But only if no more than one glass is drunk a day. Milk is rich in protein and vitamin E and calcium.

H - milk is not as healthy as fresh whole milk

Right! This drink has only five percent less vitamins than other whole milk.

The best milk foam can be made from H - milk

Right! Why is that? Unfortunately, there is no explanation for this yet. But that's the way it is!

Whole milk makes you fat

Wrong! If you don't eat only milk, but a balanced diet, milk will not do you any harm in terms of weight.

Organic milk is healthier than conventional

Right! Scientists from the USA have found out that organic milk is actually healthier. It contains considerably more omega-3 fatty acids than conventional milk.

Milk is good for the bones and prevents osteoporosis

Wrong! The calcium contained in milk is said to be good for bone stability. Swedish scientists have come up with different results. When calcium is dissolved from the bones, osteoporosis develops. Drinking a lot of cow's milk does not help with getting older either. Calcium is found in many other foods, such as vegetables and fish. Taking calcium from food alone does not help. Because a "helper" is needed to integrate the calcium into the bones. This "built-in helper" is called vitamin D. The body produces the vitamin itself. The sunlight on the skin stimulates the organism to produce vitamin D.

Dogs cannot tolerate cow's milk

Right! Because dogs are lactose intolerant. Meanwhile, dogs are great with yogurt and cheese.

Raw milk contains many dangerous bacteria

Wrong! Milk bacteria are freely "tapped" from the cow's udder. Bacteria can then settle outside the udder. Poor hygiene can result in the milk being contaminated with bacteria.

Lactose - Intolerance is a serious disease

Wrong! Thousands of years ago, all humans were lactose intolerant. When people settled down and kept farm animals, they genetically "trained" this flaw in their metabolism.

Milk is carcinogenic

Yes! Anyone who consumes more than half a litre of the white drink per day and a lot of dairy products such as cheese, yoghurt etc. has a more than 20 percent higher risk of developing cancer. Here the prostate cancer is significant. This is because the cell division rate is increased by the milk and dairy products.

Milk mucus the respiratory tract

Wrong! Milk has a creamy property, when mixed with saliva it creates a "slimy" emulsion. Unfortunately this has nothing in common with mucus in the conventional sense. It is more a sense of taste. Therefore milk does not stimulate the production of mucus.

Milk promotes acne

Right! Milk contains growth-promoting messenger substances which are intended for the offspring of the breed. For those who are susceptible to acne, the messenger substances ensure that the fat production of the sebaceous glands in the skin is properly stimulated. Who suffers from acne should better avoid milk.

Milk from cows in the pasture is much higher quality than milk from cows in the barn

Right! The Danish Institute of Agricultural Research has found that milk from cows grazing in the pasture contains much more vitamin E, healthy fatty acids and beta-carotene.

Milk baths are a beauty elixir for the skin

Right! Cleopatra already knew this at a time when science could not prove it. The skin becomes smooth and soft, as today's scientists confirm. The secret why milk can compete with today's beauty treatments (or is the "easier competition") is that the milk contains milk fat and lactic acid. How do I prepare a milk bath at home: put two litres of milk or whey from the health food shop or five tablespoons of whey powder into a tub bath and mix well. Get into the bath water and do not exceed the recommended bath duration of 15 minutes. There are different variants for the milk bath. These can be found on the Internet. In any case, it is a good variant for people who want to avoid expensive beauty treatments.

Milk makes tired men feel better

Wrong! Where does the myth come from? From the 1950s. Because back then milk was intensively promoted by the dairy industry. Suddenly milk bars opened everywhere. Milk was a symbol of the economic miracle of the Federal Republic of Germany. The slogan promoted consumption and the image of the agricultural product. In the years that followed, the slogan was modified again and again. In the 1980s, the slogan came up: "Milk does it!" But, what does milk do? Today's slogan is "Milk is my strength". The question is: what other slogans will follow in the future? The truth is: milk contains the active ingredient tryptophane, which has a tiring and sleep-promoting effect on the human organism. The substance is also contained in cocoa. Milk makes tired men feel better because they have been persuaded to do so by the advertising industry. Imagination is everything, for some people imagination is the only education they have. Hello, the placebo effect sends its regards!

Myths about distilled water

Distilled water is produced from tap or spring water by distillation. By this process the water is freed from ions, trace elements and impurities. It is used as a solvent and cleaning agent in medicine, pharmacy, biology and chemistry. In the trade there is simply distilled water for car batteries or steam irons. However, this water is not really pure distilled water. Therefore it is not used in medicine. This is demineralized water, which is demineralized in an ion exchanger. This water is available for little money. Really pure distilled water is expensive and uneconomical due to the complex production process.

Distilled water is not drinking water

Wrong! Who does not know the saying of the pharmacist or the chemistry teacher: "Never drink distilled water. You can get water poisoning. Because water deprives the body of vital minerals!"

Unfortunately such sayings are from grandma's time and do not correspond to the truth. Why? If you drink distilled water, your stomach is enriched with trace elements. This happens through the food we eat. Many people swear by the aroma of tea brewed with distilled water. Nor can minerals or nutrients be flushed out of the cells. This is because our cell membranes are permeable (semi-permeable). Only water molecules pass through them. Sugar molecules or salts are too large and do not enter the cell through the cell membrane.

Drinking distilled water is even good and can even be a health food. Because it does not contain any harmful substances such as nitrates, lead, herbicides or pesticides. From time to time such cures should be taken, but not permanently. Whoever eats an unbalanced diet and drinks this water constantly must expect to deprive his body of potassium and sodium ions and thus upset the electrolyte balance. In warm summer times, where there is a lot of sweating, the distillate should be left out.

Never make cures with distilled water

Wrong! The most important function of water is purification. This means that poisonous metabolic residues should be removed from the body. This works best when the water is "empty" and "unsaturated". This means: the less minerals and other substances the water has, the better it can absorb dissolved pollutants in the body and flush them out. It can be compared to a magnetic effect. The toxins are attracted, retained and transported away. In contrast, hard mineral water interferes with the purification of the blood. Anyone who drinks water that cannot be transported must expect the blood to thicken. If the flow rate of the blood decreases, many harmful substances remain in the body and can be the cause of many illnesses in the long run.

Never make cures with distilled water

Wrong! The most important function of water is purification. This means that poisonous metabolic residues should be removed from the body. This works best when the water is "empty" and "unsaturated". This means: the less minerals and other substances the water has, the better it can absorb dissolved pollutants in the body and flush them out. It can be compared to a magnetic effect. The toxins are attracted, retained and transported away. In contrast, hard mineral water interferes with the purification of the blood. Anyone who drinks water that cannot be transported must expect the blood to thicken. If the flow rate of the blood decreases, many harmful substances remain in the body and can be the cause of many illnesses in the long run.

Distilled water is distilled water

Wrong! Not every bottle of distilled water has distillate on it. You can buy 5 litre canisters of distilled water for a par cent. Unfortunately this is usually demineralized water. This is produced in an ion exchanger. In the trade it is available under "ironing water" or "battery water". Here you can find organic substances or other impurities.

Genuine distilled water is really expensive to produce and can be obtained from pharmacies. Also here you can get single and double distilled water, which is suitable for a cure.

spring: IPN Research Vienna

Myths about Coca-Cola

John Stith Pemperson invented this brown lemonade in 1886. The pharmacy wholesaler Asa Griggs Candler acquired the rights to Coca-Cola for 2,300 dollars shortly before the death of the inventor. He founded the "Coca-Cola Company" in 1892. In 1893 Candler had Coca-Cola protected as a trademark and marketed it in the USA. From 1896 he marketed it in neighboring countries. The drink was sold in Germany for the first time in 1929.

Today, every German is supposed to drink over 40 litres of cola a year. The drink Coca-Cola, also called Coke, is the absolute market leader in Germany. We know that the brown lemonade is not exactly beneficial to health. Because one litre of Coca-Cola contains almost 40 pieces of sugar cubes. The secrecy surrounding the recipe for the brown lemonade is fuelling the rumour mill even more.

Cola eats through teeth

Wrong! The phosphoric acid contained in cola damages the tooth enamel. This is the breeding ground for caries. Condition: drink at least one litre of the brown lemonade per day. Anyone who consumes other phosphorus-containing drinks will experience the same effect.

Cola dissolves the stomach and decomposes meat

Wrong! The rumor is said to have been started by the National Socialists to damage the reputation of Coca-Cola. The stomach acid is much more concentrated than the acid in cola. The stomach walls are protected by a protective layer. I myself have heard that an employee fell into a large container of Coca-Cola concentrate at the beverage manufacturer and the meat would have been immediately detached from the skeleton. Surely a fictional story.

Cola is an ingenious rust remover

Right! Put rusty nails into the cola for 15 to 20 hours and the rust will say goodbye. Wrap a pair of rusty pliers in a linen cloth soaked in cola and seal them airtight in a plastic bag. Leave it for several hours and the rust will say goodbye.

Cola dissolves urine stone in the toilet bowl

Right! Pour one or two bottles of cola into the basin and leave them overnight. If there are any leftovers, repeat the process.

Coca-Cola contains small amounts of cocaine

Wrong! The drink got its name because it is said to have originally contained extracts from the leaves of the coca plant. Supposedly, one liter in the early years contained over 40 mg of cocaine. The company says that the drink never contained cocaine at any time.

Cola-Light and Mentos is a highly explosive mixture

Wrong! Moravia says that a person who drinks a glass of cola and then swallows a Mentos dies from it. Here the conspirators refer to a little boy from Brazil who died of it. A professor is also cited who has confirmed all this. Unfortunately, the professor is as fictional as the Brazilian boy.

Light Coke does indeed react with Mentos. There are some video clips on the Internet about this. But, this "sweet explosive charge" can not harm the stomach and does not look deadly.

The recipe of Coca-Cola is so secret that only two people in the world know it

Wrong! At the Suntrust Bank in Atlanta, the prescription's supposed to be in a vault. Only two people have a key to this safe. So far, no one has been able to decipher the secret formula. Coke is not only bottled in Atlanta, but in other places as well. The ingredients come from the USA, where they have already been mixed. So other locations that bottle the drink only know part of the recipe. Every now and then there is a report in the big media that Mister X has deciphered the recipe, which turns out to be duck. This attracts a lot of attention to the company. Critics consider this a successful marketing coup directed against Pepsi.

Cola attacks the bones

NO! The phosphoric acid contained in the drink prevents the bones from absorbing calcium. American studies say: has only been observed in teenagers, especially girls.

Cola-Light is even more unhealthy than normal cola

Wrong! Opponents of cola are of the opinion that aspartame (sweetener) is much more unhealthy than sugar. The limit in the EU is 40mg per kilogram of body weight. So a person who weighs 65 kilograms would have to drink 24.7 litres of it per day. In 2011, the European Food Safety Authority classified aspartame as safe.

Cola promotes diabetes

NO! Diabetes is promoted by unbalanced nutrition, overweight and too little physical activity. People who consume excessive amounts of cola daily will put on weight and increase the risk of diabetes for themselves.

Cola is a good contraceptive

Wrong! In the 1980s, an American medical doctor examined whether cola killed sperm cells. She mixed several kinds of the drink together and added fresh sperm. Her assumption was confirmed. After a few years, researchers from Taiwan re-enacted the experiment and came up with different results. Neither Coke nor Pepsi was able to kill the sperm. So the brown drink is neither a vaginal washer or a drink, not a safe contraceptive.

Cola makes you jumpy and nervous

NO! Cola contains far less caffeine than good coffee. There are people who get nervous and nervous when they have a low caffeine intake. These are so-called "vegetative types". It doesn't matter if coffee or coke is the cause and trigger.

Cola is harmful to the bones

Right! Black soda contains many phosphate compounds that prevent the absorption of calcium into the bones. This reduces bone density and the risk of fractures is very high. But this only applies to regular cola consumption.

Myths about coffee

There are some legends about the origin of coffee. One says that shepherds from the kingdom of Kaffa, located in the southwest of today's Ethiopia, noticed that a part of their herd of goats from a bush with white flowers ate the red fruits. The part of the herd jumped around lively and as if raised until the night. While the other animals fell asleep tired. At a nearby monastery the shepherds complained to the monks about the observation. But when an Abyssinian shepherd himself tasted these fruits, he noticed a stimulating and invigorating effect. The monks found dark green plants with cherry-like fruits at the pasture and prepared an infusion from them and drank it. They then stayed awake until deep into the night and had stimulating conversations. This was described in 1671 by Antonius Faustus Naironus (1636 - 1707) in his book "De saluberrima potione cahve".

There are also other sources that say that the shepherd wanted to eat the raw fruit. Disgusted by the inedible taste, he spat it all into fire. The scents from the fire were sweet, which gave rise to the idea of roasting.

Today, coffee is grown in over 50 countries worldwide. The different quality grades are determined by variety and growing location.

In April 2013, the German Coffee Association announced in Hamburg that Germans drink 149 litres of bean coffee per capita. This means that we drink considerably more coffee than mineral water or beer. In 2012, 402,000 tonnes of roasted coffee and 12,800 tonnes of soluble coffee were consumed in our country. There are nevertheless some myths about this stimulating drink.

Coffee is harmful to the heart and leads to high blood pressure

Wrong! The drink has caffeine and therefore has a stimulating effect. One cup of 200 ml brings it to 160 mg caffeine. The same amount of cola is only 20 milligrams. Many studies could not prove that the hot drink has an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack or stroke. Coffee in moderation is even said to reduce the risk of stroke. So there is no evidence of an increased risk of type 2 diabetes or cancer. However, people who have pre-existing conditions such as high blood pressure or who suffer from cardiac arrhythmia should be careful. There are also people who are sensitive to caffeine, and the same applies to them. Here, too, the motto is: "It depends on the dose!"

Coffee is harmful to the stomach

Wrong! It is not the coffee itself that is harmful to the stomach, but the way it is roasted. Some coffee producers roast the beans in a very short time (1.5 minutes) at very high temperatures. During this process, various bitter substances are formed which are unfriendly to the stomach and are not easily digestible. Stomach-friendly (gentle coffee) coffee has a much, much longer roasting time behind it. With short-roasted coffee, simply add milk and it is no longer so aggressive to the stomach lining.

Coffee dehydrates the body

Wrong! This legend is very persistent. Whoever orders coffee in a Viennese coffee house is served the same amount of water. The coffee itself consists only of water. Caffeine has a diuretic effect through certain mechanisms in the body. But only in people who rarely consume caffeine. The alleged loss of fluid is compensated for by other drinks or food.

Coffee leads to sleep problems and keeps you awake

NO! Coffee has a stimulating effect due to the caffeine and on the other hand it dilates the blood vessels. The stimulating effect does not last very long if no more than two cups are drunk. The vasodilating effect then causes the blood pressure to drop and leads to a lower heart rate. This often leads to the coffee having a calming and concentration-enhancing effect. Since the hot drink has a different effect on each person, the statement in the headline cannot be clearly affirmed or denied.

Beware of coffee addiction

Wrong! Coffee in itself, when consumed normally (maximum 6 cups per day) is not addictive. High doses of caffeine in tablet form can be addictive. Anyone who consumes around ten cups of coffee a day needs more and more coffee over time, because the body has got used to it. Because the body has increased the number of receptors over time. If consumption is reduced, fatigue and headaches can occur. This could be interpreted as "withdrawal symptoms". A psychological dependence is usually induced (I need my coffee in the morning, otherwise I am not a human being, etc.)

Always keep coffee in the refrigerator

Wrong! The powder has a large and porous surface and therefore absorbs many odours. And there are many of them in the refrigerator. So the primeval aroma of the brown powder suffers from it. In addition, the coffee in the fridge absorbs a lot of moisture and the aroma continues to fade. The moisture can also lead to mould growth. So if you prefer a poor coffee taste, you should store it in the refrigerator.

Coffee helps to break down alcohol

Wrong! After a good night's sleep, the drink can help you to be really awake in the morning and perhaps drive away the headaches. But nothing more. Subjectively, some people may feel more comfortable and sober. But: the breakdown of alcohol happens in the liver. If you have a fatty liver (many over fifty and overweight people don't even know they have one), every drop of alcohol is metabolized into fat. Here the breakdown of alcohol happens much more slowly.

Coffee is harmful to potency and fertility

Wrong! The opposite is true. Coffee drinkers are very lustful during sex and it promotes sperm motility (statements by Brazilian scientists). Even pregnant women do not need to give up the brown drink if no more than two cups per day are consumed. Here, cardiovascular diseases should be excluded. Even during the breastfeeding period two cups per day can be drunk.

Cold, black coffee makes beautiful

Wrong! From the time of the baroque era comes the statement that cold coffee makes you feel good. This was because in those days a discreet paleness and bright red lips were considered the ideal of beauty. Coffee was only drunk cold because hot drinking would have melted the lip make-up. The statement that cold coffee makes you look beautiful is one that we hear very often today. If I ask why? Then today I usually get the answer: "That's what they say!" This tells me that the origin of the statement is unknown.

Myths about black tea

Tea consumption in 2014 was 27.5 litres per capita. This corresponded to a quantity of 19 176 tons of tea. The share of black tea was 71 per cent, and the share of green tea was 29 per cent. In 2014, the world production of tea of five million tons was exceeded for the first time. The Germans chose 60 percent loose teas, while only 40 percent opted for convenience solutions, i.e. tea bags or tea capsules. Black tea is produced from green tea by oxidation (formerly called fermentation). During oxidation, green tea is treated with 30 degrees Celsius warm, humid air. This unfolds the oils and the typical aroma of black tea.

Note: Scientifically speaking, there are only six types of tea. These are: Black, Green, Yellow, White, Oolong and Pu Erh. Whereas chamomile, peppermint, rose hip and other teas scientifically belong to the "Sud". But these brews are popularly called tea. It has just become so popular and the industry has accepted it and prints it on the packaging. Examples can then be found in the supermarket: "black tea", "camomile tea", "rose hip tea", etc.

Black tea can have a calming effect

Wrong! In the vernacular the myth still goes round, "let the tea steep for at least five minutes, then it has a calming effect". Black tea contains caffeine (formerly Teein. Caffeine and Teein are chemically completely identical, that's why we don't speak of Teein anymore). The longer a tea steeps and the hotter the water, the more ingredients are released from the tea leaves. Black tea contains about three to three and a half percent caffeine. Nature simply dictates this amount. Even a longer infusion time does not reduce the caffeine content of the tea. Black tea contains tannins and other tanning agents and caffeine. Caffeine is released from the tea leaves very quickly. The time is between one and three minutes. The tannins and tannins take a little longer. The time is between two and four minutes. The longer the tea draws, the more tannins are released from the leaves. After that the tea may taste more unpleasant. A longer infusion time does not break down the caffeine. Nobody knows why this myth persists so stubbornly in the third millennium. The old, false knowledge is passed on from generation to generation. And then there are examples of relatives that nobody can verify. But there is science that tests these myths. But the results are clear and can be repeated again and again.

Black tea makes dark eye rims fade

Right! Black tea with its ingredients can help reduce the swelling of swollen eyes and eye bags. The tea can also make dark eye rims disappear. This is achieved by the tanning agents contained in the tea, the so-called tannins. These have an antibacterial and soothing effect on the skin. For this purpose, the tea should be natural, i.e. without additional aromas. Tea bags can be used. The tea can also be taken loose. It is important to soak the tea bag/tea in cold water for one hour. Afterwards the bag cools down additionally on the skin. If you use loose tea, you should put the tea leaves in a small linen cloth and then place it on the skin. The dwell time on the skin should be at least 20 minutes. Those who do this procedure with green tea will achieve faster results. This is because green tea is not fermented compared to black tea.

Black tea is good for the teeth

Right! In addition to vitamin from the B group, tea contains potassium, manganese and fluoride. Our teeth need fluorine to stay healthy. Anyone who drinks black tea every day can stain their teeth brownish if they do not take sufficient care of their teeth. This is certainly not in the sense of an ideal of beauty.

Black tea is good for the gums

Right! But only if it is drunk without sugar. Because it has a slight antibacterial effect.

Black tea lowers the cholesterol level

Right! This is what the Chinese want to find out in a large-scale study. However, scientists in the Far East speak of higher doses.

Black tea is just as stimulating as coffee

Wrong! A cup of coffee has much, much more caffeine than a cup of black tea. Because for one cup of coffee you need 5 grams of powder and for one cup of tea only one or two grams of tea. So coffee contains two to three times more caffeine than tea. In addition, the caffeine in tea is absorbed more slowly by the body. If the tea is steeped for a longer period of time, more tannins are released from the leaves, which form a chemical compound with the caffeine, which is then absorbed even more slowly by the body. Conclusion: the body also absorbs the low-dose caffeine in tea hesitantly and more slowly. It is comparable to drinking a cup of coffee with only half the amount of coffee powder. Well, then it will probably not taste good anymore.

Black tea is diuretic

Right! In general, all tea is diuretic. It depends on the amount. A cup is not diuretic for most people. Five cups and more are. If you only take tea and rusk because of a stomach upset, you should take countermeasures to prevent your body from losing too much water and becoming slightly dehydrated. In addition to tea, still water can also be drunk in appropriate quantities.

Myths about green tea

The most important ingredient is caffeine (formerly theine, tein, theine). Depending on the type of green tea, the amount of caffeine varies.

Green tea is not drunk as frequently in Germany as black tea. Out of 100 tea drinkers - black and green - about 60 drink black tea and the rest drink green tea. For more information about the consumption of tea, see Myths about black tea.

Green tea differs from black tea in that the leaves (leaves of Camellia sinensis) are not blended. Another difference is in the preparation, taste, ingredients and effects. The main ingredient is caffeine (formerly known as teein or theine) which can vary greatly from one type of green tea to another. Most of the caffeine is found in the Japanese tea varieties Gyokuro and Sencha. The least caffeine is found in Kukicha and Bancha varieties. Other ingredients are epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin and epigallocatechin gallate. The effective health substances are the catechins, which also cause the bitter taste. The taste of the tea depends on the concentration of amino acids. The higher the concentration, the better the taste. Shade the tea more often in spring and the proportion of amino acids increases.

Other ingredients are vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphoric acid, copper, zinc, nickel, carotenes and fluoride. Green tea also contains more tanning agents (tannins) than black tea.

For nervous stomach and intestines, green tea has a calming effect, but for the sluggish intestines it has a constipating effect.

Green tea is good for the cardiovascular system