Lemon in Poland is available all year round. In winter, added to tea, it helps speed up the fight against infections. In summer, combined with water, a bit of salt and honey, it becomes an excellent isotonic drink that hydrates the body. Lemon juice has many valuable propertieswhich also help maintain proper body weight and lose unnecessary kilograms.
Although there are no scientific studies that would directly prove the slimming properties of lemon, its its effect on the body indirectly contributes to faster weight loss.
- Lemon juice is low in calories. It consists mostly of water.
- Antioxidants, mainly polyphenols, contained in lemon juice calm down inflammation that often accompanies overweight and obesity.
- Lemon juice diluted with water perfectly hydrates the body, which helps speed up the metabolism.
- Lemon juice drunk with meals helps regulate sugar levels and prevents sudden spikes. Thanks to this, you avoid snacking between meals, which is a common cause of a positive caloric balance in the diet, leading to the accumulation of fat tissue.
Even though lemon juice helps in weight loss, not everyone can benefit from its properties. Due to the high content of citric acid people with digestive system diseases should be careful with it, especially: heartburn, reflux, stomach ulcers. Lemon juice in large amounts can also damage enamel. People with weakened, cracked enamel should drink it through a straw avoid contact with teeth.
Lemon juice is primarily a source of vitamin C, but also minerals such as: potassium, iron, calcium, B vitamins and folic acid, as well as polyphenols.
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Due to its composition, lemon juice:
- facilitates the dissolution of kidney stones,
- facilitates the absorption of iron, calcium and phosphorus,
- has antibacterial and antifungal properties,
- helps rebuild the liver,
- has anti-cancer properties.
Regularly drinking lemon juice in combination with water perfectly hydrates the body. It is especially recommended in the morning to replenish fluids after the night. You will quickly feel a surge of energy and an improvement in your well-being. facilitates bowel movements and has a diuretic effect.
Due to the large dose of vitamin C, lemon juice also affects the condition of the skin. This vitamin supports collagen production, making the skin more nourished, smoother and brighter. Lemon juice also works great on discoloration.
Due to the sour taste of lemon juice, it is recommended to dilute it with water. This also reduces its negative effect on the enamel and digestive system. Drink in the morning 30 minutes after getting out of bed before breakfast, it will hydrate the body and give you energy. You can drink a glass of water with squeezed from half a lemon.
During the day, such a drink will also bring many benefits. You can then enrich it with spices, e.g. mint or honey. It will diversify the taste of water and will help regulate blood sugar.
Source: Terazgotuje.pl, vitapedia.pl
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