Green tea has increasingly becoming a very popular drink worldwide because of its immensely powerful health benefits. Green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4,000 years. The secret of green tea lies in the fact that it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.

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It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots which is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke. Even after the heart attack, it prevents cell deaths and speeds up the recovery of heart cells. Green tea helps with weight loss. It burns fat and boosts your metabolism rate naturally. It can help you burn up to 70 calories in just one day. That translates to 7 pounds in one year.

By Ms Mumtaz Khalid Ismail, Consultant Nutritionist

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