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Benefial aspects of 'Green' tea! (see pics)

New Delhi: Most of us begin our day with a cup of tea and an expert suggests replacing the commonly consumed black tea with green tea.Anil Bansal, chief cardiologist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Gurgaon, shares the



- The antioxidants in green tea help to burn fat. The fat accumulation leads to blockage of heart. If we drink green tea at least once a day we can reduce the risk of heart ailments.

- It is also recommended for those who have suffered from heart ailment as green tea can make the heart strong.

- This type of tea increases the good cholesterol and reduces the bad cholestrol in one's body.

In addition to these, do the following to keep the heart pumping strongly:

- Ask your doctor for a cholesterol blood test
- Lose weight if you are overweight
- Exercise
- Quit smoking
- Cut down on carbohydrates
- Add fibre to your diet.