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Drink warm water and lemon
The water and lemon drink is prepared by mixing water with fresh lemon juice, and this drink can be taken hot or cold, noting that there are many claims about the health benefits of this drink, and taking it as an alternative to high- calorie drinks can be a good thing for weight loss, as it is considered low in calories Heat, but drinking it is not better than drinking water in terms of weight loss. As this benefit is mostly due to its main component; And it is water. [1]
Benefits of warm water and lemon on an empty stomach
Drinking water and lemon on an empty stomach helps improve digestion, as some people take water with lemon in the morning as a laxative substance for the intestine. To prevent constipation , and drinking this drink warm or hot upon waking up, can help move the digestive system and contribute to improving mouth odor. Where lemon can eliminate the smell of the mouth that results from eating strong-smelling foods, such as garlic, fish, and onions, so a cup of water and lemon can be drunk on an empty stomach, and after meals; To maintain a fresh smell, as lemon is believed to stimulate saliva, as for water, it prevents dry mouth that causes bad breath, which is caused by the growth of bacteriaOn the other hand, a few studies have investigated the benefits of water with lemon, but each of them has separate benefits, and these benefits include the following: [2] [1]
- Helping to moisturize the body: water is one of the best drinks to moisturize the body, but some do not like its taste, and therefore lemon can be added. To enhance the taste, which may help to drink more of it, it is worth noting that the recommended dietary reference intake of water is equivalent to 2.7 to 3.7 liters per day.
- Rich in vitamin C: citrus fruits, such as lemons, are characterized by their high content of vitamin C , which is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from harmful free radicals, and vitamin C can reduce the risk of stroke, and cardiovascular diseases It also reduces blood pressure and helps prevent or reduce the duration of a cold for some, but studies are contradictory.
- Help improve skin health: Vitamin C can help reduce wrinkles in the skin . One study published in the American Association for Clinical Nutrition indicated that people who take this vitamin are less likely to develop dry skin and wrinkles, and it is worth noting that the skin's loss of moisture makes it more prone to dryness and wrinkles, but it is still not clear what If it is better to drink water, or use a moisturizer for the skin, yet it is recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water on a daily basis. To maintain moisture and remove toxins from the skin.
- Helping to reduce weight: One study indicated that the polyphenol (polyphenole), antioxidant compounds found in lemons reduced the weight resulting from a high-fat diet in mice, and also improved their insulin resistance, and this effect needs To apply human studies; To prove it, however, there is strong anecdotal evidence (Anecdotal evidences), indicating that water and lemon drinks contribute to weight loss, and it is not known whether this is due to excess water drinking, feeling full, or because of lemon.
- Helping prevent the formation of kidney stones : The citric acid present in lemon can help prevent the formation of kidney stones , which are made of calcium .
- Boosting the metabolism process: Studies have indicated that drinking enough water can increase the metabolism rate by enhancing the functions of mitochondria , and stimulating heat generation . It is one of the metabolism processes in which calories are burned. To produce heat.
The nutritional value of lemon
The following table shows the nutrients content of 100 grams of peeled fresh lemon: [3]
| The nutrient | The nutritional amount |
|---|---|
| water | 88.98 grams |
| Calories | 29 calories |
| Protein | 1.10 g |
| Total fats | 0.30 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | 0.039 g |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.011 g |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.089 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.32 grams |
| Fiber | 2.8 grams |
| Sugar | 2.50 g |
| Calcium | 26 milligrams |
| Iron | 0.60 milligram |
| magnesium | 8 milligrams |
| Phosphorous | 16 milligrams |
| Potassium | 138 milligrams |
| Sodium | 2 milligrams |
| Zinc | 0.06 milligram |
| vitamin C | 53.0 milligrams |
| Folate | 11 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 22 international units |
Damages of water and lemon
Drinking water with lemon is completely safe for health, in spite of that, the acid present in lemon can damage tooth enamel over time. This makes the teeth more prone to decay, and this problem can be avoided by drinking this drink using a straw. To avoid reaching the teeth, and it is advised to wash the mouth with water after drinking water with lemon, but it is better to brush the teeth an hour later. Whereas cleaning it after exposure to the enamel from the acid can cause damage to it, and on the other hand, the citric acid present in the lemon can contribute to an increase in heartburn in some people, but it can reduce it in other people. Where the lemon becomes alkaline in the digestive tract. [4] [2]
References
- ^ A b Rachael Link (11-6-2017), "Does Lemon Water Help You Lose Weight?" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 26-9-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b Natalie 's Butler (19-2-2015), "7 Ways Your Body From Benefits of Lemon Water" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 26-9-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Basic Report: 09150, Lemons, raw, without peel" , www.ndb.nal.usda.gov , Retrieved 9-26-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Joe Leech (1-8-2017), “Benefits of drinking lemon water” , www.medicalnewstoday.com , Retrieved 9-26-2018. Edited.
