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How many of you know people who drink lemonade first thing in the morning? I am sure there may be many. But, why do they drink lemonade? It is because there has always been a lot of talk about taking lemon water on an empty stomach helps you lose weight.
But, is it really true? Experts say that drinking fresh lemon by squeezing it directly into water will not lead to any real weight loss. But, if you're using this not-so-tasty beverage to replace other calorie-laden milky drinks or fruit juices, it can help create the calorie deficit you need to lose weight.
You have to keep yourself hydrated. It is another important component of losing weight. It is because our body sometimes interprets thirst as hunger. Thus we end up eating more than the requisite amount of calories. And, when you drink lemon water, it keeps you super hydrated.
A study published recently in the Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition journal found that the polyphenols, the plant-based compounds that act like antioxidants, found in lemon juice, as well as its peel, stimulate the liver to burn fat. The study was conducted on rats that were being fed a high-fat diet for the study.
But, is it really true? Experts say that drinking fresh lemon by squeezing it directly into water will not lead to any real weight loss. But, if you're using this not-so-tasty beverage to replace other calorie-laden milky drinks or fruit juices, it can help create the calorie deficit you need to lose weight.
You have to keep yourself hydrated. It is another important component of losing weight. It is because our body sometimes interprets thirst as hunger. Thus we end up eating more than the requisite amount of calories. And, when you drink lemon water, it keeps you super hydrated.
A study published recently in the Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition journal found that the polyphenols, the plant-based compounds that act like antioxidants, found in lemon juice, as well as its peel, stimulate the liver to burn fat. The study was conducted on rats that were being fed a high-fat diet for the study.