Lemon is known for their sour taste which is widely used for culinary
and non-culinary purpose. The sour taste of lemon juice is derived from the
high citric acid content in this fruit. It’s amazing how a simple
fruit like a lemon can be so effective in helping the body regulate its
metabolism and sugar absorption, in a manner that helps you lose extra weight. A
lemon juice diet is a safe, delicious way to get slim quickly.
Besides the juice, some dieters even eat the lemon peels along with the
juice. This doubles the effectiveness of lemon in weight loss. Lemons are rich in citric acid,
so when you take a glass of lemon juice in plain warm water first thing in the
morning, you introduce healthy natural digestive aid into your stomach.
- Lemons are high in fiber, a fat-fighting nutrient that controls hunger pangs, reduces cravings and aids in digestion.
- Lemon juice also purifies the blood, prevents constipation, regulates blood sugar and controls high blood pressure.
- Lemon can help you lower the absorption of sugars from the food you eat simply because of its high acidic content.
- Lemon juice is also high in vitamin C; this allows the body to absorb more calcium because calcium not only builds stronger bones but also prevents the storage of fat.
There are many ways to incorporate
lemons in your diet:
- Start off by drinking lemon water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Just mix the juice of half a lemon with a cup of warm water and sweeten with coconut syrup.
- Squeeze lemon juice on sea food or use it as marinade for chicken and beef dishes.
- Simply mix one part lemon juice with 3 parts heart-healthy olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
