What’s true and what are the hypes of lemon water? Find out here!
LEMON WATER – Is this beverage just all hype? Here are some of the debunked myths about this drink that you probably didn’t know.
Lemon is a citrus fruit that is said to be really healthy and helpful, especially in weight loss.
Benefits and nutritional data of lemon (58 grams):
- energy: 16.8 calories (kcal)
- carbohydrates: 5.41 g, of which 1.45 g are sugars
- calcium 15.1 milligrams (mg)
- iron: 0.35 mg
- magnesium: 4.6 mg
- phosphorus: 9.3 mg
- potassium: 80 mg
- selenium: 0.2 micrograms (mcg)
- vitamin C: 30.7 mg
- folate: 6.4 mcg
- choline: 3.0 mg
- vitamin A: 0.6 mcg
- lutein + zeaxanthin: 6.4 mcg
Some of its benefits including reducing the risk of ischemic stroke in women because of its flavonoids, lower blood pressure, a great source of vitamin C, helps improve immunity, and promotes weight loss.
And you may get these benefits and more if you infuse it with water.
Lemon and weight loss
- few calories (no sugar)
- boosts metabolism
- filling
- its acid is good for digestion
There is a lot that we can get from lemon-infused water but here are some debunked myths about this drink that you probably don’t know yet:
- Filling?
It does not speed up your weight loss and it does little when it comes to satiety. Lemon has a fiber called pectin that helps you feel full and satiated but this is not found in the juice. Most of it exist in the rind and not in the juice. - Good for digestion?
Lemon water and regular water will just do the same in your digestive system. - For detox?
There’s no scientific evidence to this. - Balance pH levels?
There’s nothing you consume can balance your body’s pH level. The body works on this and not the food or drinks you consume. - Good for skin?
Lemon is a great source of vitamin C but this is mostly found on the skin, not in the juice.
Some benefits are blown out of proportion but the bottom line is, there are little to no risks in drinking this. However, you cannot expect any instant or magical changes in your skin and body.
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