Can soy milk and tea eggs be eaten together?
Mar 14, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, soy milk and tea eggs can be consumed together. Both soy milk and tea eggs are nutritious foods. Soy milk, made from soybeans, is rich in high-quality protein and calcium, while tea eggs are prepared by boiling eggs with tea leaves, spices, and other ingredients, providing abundant protein and trace elements. Consuming them together generally does not cause adverse reactions and can instead offer comprehensive nutrition.
Generally speaking, soy milk and tea eggs can be consumed together, but attention should be paid to controlling the amount consumed. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Soy milk and tea eggs are both nutritious foods. Soy milk, made from soybeans, is rich in high-quality protein and calcium, while tea eggs are prepared by boiling eggs together with tea leaves, spices, and other ingredients, providing abundant protein and trace elements. Normally, consuming these two foods together does not cause adverse reactions; on the contrary, they can provide comprehensive nutrition and help enhance physical health.
However, excessive consumption of both soy milk and tea eggs may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, such as bloating and diarrhea. This is because the tannic acid in tea eggs might combine with the protein in soy milk to form precipitates. Additionally, excessive intake of caffeine from tea eggs may affect sleep quality. Therefore, it is recommended to consume soy milk and tea eggs in moderation in daily diet to avoid adverse effects on the body.
In daily dietary habits, balanced intake of various foods and attention to food pairing can better meet the body's nutritional needs and promote health.
References
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