Obesity and caries: expert warns Russians about the dangers of a popular drink
A drink called bubble tea is rapidly gaining popularity in Russia.
Manufacturers strive to offer a wide range of treats.
However, as Irina Lyalina, acting dean of the faculty of natural sciences at the State University of Education, stated in an interview with Life , this drink can be harmful.
Bubble tea is an unusual drink made from tea, milk and tapioca. The presence of tapioca pearls gives it a special twist.
It is loved for its delicate sweet taste, and the product itself is rich in protein and is used as an alternative to dairy products.
However, the tapioca pearls that are the drink's signature feature are not actually beneficial. They contain no dietary fiber or other nutrients.
Moreover, Lyalina warned that if you eat tapioca balls too often, they can cause constipation.
Bubble tea is dangerous because of the abundance of sugar in its composition. Consequently, abuse of the drink is fraught with tooth decay and obesity.
