Problem: Article: This isn't as easy as brewing it because there's a lot of choice! You will also need to decide between loose green tea and green tea teabags; while teabags are more convenient and there's nothing wrong with using them for flavor or strength, the loose tea may feel more authentic for a full experience of enjoying your green tea. Here are some green tea types to consider: Gunpowder the Chinese also call this "Pearl Tea". The tea resembles tiny gunpowder pellets. When water is added, the little pellets or pearls unfurl. This one stays freshest longest. Hyson This has a very pungent taste, and has thick, yellow-green leaves twisted into thin and long shapes. Dragonwell This variety is very popular in China. It tastes mellow and has a light green flavor. The leaves open to reveal a bud when water is added. Agarwood - mild traditional green tea taste. Make sure you use whole leaf tea vs tea made from the wood which is illegal to purchase. Pi Lo Chun In Chinese this name translates to "Green Snail Spring". A rare tea, the little rolled leaves look like snails. Owing to the fact that the tea bushes are grown amid orchards, this tea tends to have the flavors of plums, peaches, and apricots embedded in the leaves. Matcha This is powdered green tea leaves. It appears a bright green when water is added. Gu Zhang Mao Jian This tea only uses the silvery-tipped young leaves picked within a set 10 day period during spring. While darker than other green teas, it has a smooth and sweet taste. Sencha This is a common Japanese green tea. Jewel green matcha is a good choice for those who find other green tea too "grass" tasting. Gen Mai Cha (genmaicha) This is sencha tea leaves mixed with fire-roasted rice. The taste is savory and earthy. Also Japanese in origin. Gyokuro This Japanese green tea has leaves that look like pine needles, with a sweet and smooth taste. The tea looks green. Hojicha A tea with large, unrolled leaves. It tastes nutty. Purchase small amounts only, and keep it in a cool spot. Green tea over six months old is no longer fresh. While this isn't necessary, it's a common practice for tea drinkers who regularly enjoy green tea because it prevents cross flavoring from black or herbal teas. If this doesn't bother you (indeed, you might not even notice the difference), just be sure to wash your regular teapot well. Green tea should only be brewed in ceramic, clay, china, glass, or stainless steel teapots. Do not use plastic or aluminum teapots.
Summary: Decide which green tea you'd like to drink. Store purchased tea in an airtight, dark container to avoid loss of its qualities; the aromatic oils evaporate if not stored this way. Consider keeping a separate teapot for your green tea.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A great addition to a healthy diet is exercise. Cardio in particular helps your body burn calories and support a gradual weight loss. Aerobic exercises like running don't cause a lot of weight loss alone, but it's important to start running. It's when combined with diet that you see the best results for weight loss. Health professionals recommend that you include at least 2 1/2 hours or about 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardio activities each week. This amount of exercise comes with a lot of health benefits outside of weight loss. It can also improve your sleep and mood and decrease your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Try activities like: walking, jogging, hiking, swimming or doing an aerobics class. In addition to cardio, it's recommended to include a few days of strength training. This type of exercise can also support gradual weight loss. Weight training or resistance exercises also do not cause a lot of weight loss by themselves. However, they can increase your lean muscle mass which may help support a faster metabolism in the future and increase your body's ability to burn calories. Aim to include about 1-3 days of strength training each week. Try to work every major muscle group and do your exercises for at least 20 minutes per session. The following activities can count as weight training: weight lifting, using weight machines, or doing isometric exercises. Another great way to help you burn more calories and gradually lose weight is by increasing your lifestyle activity. Lifestyle or baseline activities are things you do in your typical day. They could be anything - raking leaves, gardening, mopping the floor or even walking to and from your car. These activities do not burn many calories at 1 time, but added up together at the end of the day can make a significant impact on your health and weight. You can also do yoga or pilates, both of which are good for posture, flexibility, improving balance, and mind-body connection. Think about your typical day and how much you move and walk around. Are there ways you can add more movement or steps to your day? Try parking further away, taking the stairs more often, going for short walk breaks at work or doing exercises during commercial breaks while you watch TV.
Summary:
Aim for 2 1/2 hours of exercise weekly. Start including regular strength training. Increase your lifestyle activity.