Lemon water health benefits are known to many of us. If you relish the tangy flavour of lemon in lemon water and other dishes, there are more benefits you may avail of. This inexpensive citrus fruit is a show stealer in the culinary world. Be it chicken, cakes, tea or other beverages, Lemon has its own signature flavour in such preparation.
Nutrients in Lemon water
Lemon water is 5% citric acid and vitamin C. It also contains vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates.
Lemon water health benefits –
- Lemon water is Good for Weight Loss
Lemon water when taken lukewarm, helps in increasing the metabolic rate in a person. Increased BMR supports weight loss by helping you burn more calories involuntarily. If you are consuming a diet less than 1000 calories per day, than adding honey to this water may provide additional benefits. You may be interested in –
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- Good for Digestion: Lemon water helps in increasing the production of bile and thus aids in digestion. Lemon water helps in eliminating the symptoms of indigestion like bloating, constipation, heart burn, nausea and even belching. Lemon helps in cleansing and is also thought to be a blood purifier. Lemon water is good to cure regular constipation problems. It stimulates the bowel and helps in eliminating waste.
- Lemon Water for Skin Care: Lemon is rich in vitamin C. It plays antiseptic role and is a good anti ageing remedy. Lemon helps in removing blackheads and wrinkles. Rubbing lemon along with a little honey on your face will help in rejuvenating the skin and getting that desired glow. Lemon has a bleaching effect too. Continuous use of lemon on skin may help you become a tone fairer. You may want to read Face packs from kitchen shelf
- Controls High Blood Pressure- Lemon is basically a potassium fruit. It is low in sodium and can be consumed during episode of dizziness, nausea, stress and depression during high blood pressure.
- Lemon Water and Dental Care – Lemon Juice can help relieve pain and may be applied around a tooth when it is aching.During episodes of gum bleeds, apply lemon juice on gums to stop bleeding. Lemon water helps in eliminating mouth odor problems as well.
- Good Diuretic – Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can help during bloating. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins from the body.
- Acts as a blood purifier: Diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it acts as a blood purifier.
How much Lemon water should I drink?
If you are overweight – you can take a glass of lemon water to start your day with a kick. You can have a cup/half a glass of lemon water after each meal and at the end of your day. This will keep your BMR levels high and will help in weight loss. It will also help in reducing bloating and keep your system clean by eliminating the waste of fat breakdown. It also helps in maintaining the glow on your face and prevents facial muscle slag during weight loss.
If you are healthy and weigh right, taking lemon water can still be beneficial. You can take 1 to 2 glasses of lemon water everyday for its overall benefits on health.
Health is not about what you eat or drink on one day. It is more about how you form your habits and tips you adapt on a daily basis. The best approach is to enjoy what you do and the longevity of the healthy habits.
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Shruti
February 19, 2018 at 4:14 pmHi, Shruti. I’m 26 years old and my weight is 66kg. I need to take immediate steps to lose weight. I’ve got belly fat n thigh fat too. I works for 9 hours a day in a MNC & spend 4 hours of sitting while travel by locals. I am about to get married by the end of this year. so have a 9 months period in hand to loose weight. Also want to control my weight in future also. kindly help me with a diet plan to loose as well as control weight.
Payal Banka
February 20, 2018 at 8:52 pmHiShruti ,
congratulations ! Thank you for reading at Dietburrp. Walking or exercising for 45 mins everyday will help you in a good way to lose weight. along with the exercise you also need follow a healthy regime. You can find some basic and important tips for weight loss in this article here – http://www.dietburrp.com/top-10-weight-loss-tips/ if you want me to analyse your regime and plan a diet plan personalized for you, please see this page. – http://www.dietburrp.com/diet-services/
Or You can try following the diet plan mentioned above in the article.- http://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-weight-loss/ this is a general 1200 calorie diet plan and has helped many. it may be of help to you as well.
Vk singh
September 10, 2017 at 3:10 pmHi madam
I am 42 yr old men having 177 cm height and weight 96 kg
Want to reduce 18 kg in 7 weeks.
I do drink alcohal occasionally but ready to quit. Suggest me how to go about
Regards
Payal Banka
September 11, 2017 at 3:22 pmThank you for reading at Dietburrp. Walking or exercising for 45 mins everyday will help you in a good way to lose weight. along with the exercise you also need follow a healthy regime. You can find some basic and important tips for weight loss in this article here – http://www.dietburrp.com/top-10-weight-loss-tips/ if you want me to analyse your regime and plan a diet plan personalized for you, please see this page. – http://www.dietburrp.com/diet-services/
Or You can try following the diet plan mentioned above in the article.- http://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-weight-loss/ this is a general 1200 calorie diet plan and has helped many. it may be of help to you as well.
Dharti
January 16, 2017 at 6:42 pmHello,
I am Hypothyroid patient. I am 5’1 with 132lbs. I want to loose at least 20lbs. Would you guide me what kind of diet plan should I follow? Have one slice of lemon in bottle of water and drink all day would be okay?
Thank you
Payal Banka
February 28, 2017 at 5:31 pmThank you for reading at Dietburrp. Walking or exercising for 45 mins everyday will help you in a good way to lose weight. along with the exercise you also need follow a healthy regime. You can find some basic and important tips for weight loss in this article here – https://www.dietburrp.com/top-10-weight-loss-tips/ if you want me to analyse your regime and plan a diet plan personalized for you, please see this page. – https://www.dietburrp.com/diet-services/
Or You can try following the diet plan mentioned above in the article.- https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-weight-loss/ this is a general 1200 calorie diet plan and has helped many. it may be of help to you as well.
Ashley
December 19, 2016 at 7:03 pmHi,Payal.I hope that I’ve found a good adviser to guide me to lose weight.I’m 16 years of age.And my weight is 61kg.Also my BMI is high.It,s only now that I’ve realised that I need to take immediate steps to lose weight.I’ve got belly fat too.can you send a planned diet for me,so that I could lose weight in a month’s time.Thanks in advance.
Payal Banka
February 28, 2017 at 11:39 pmhttps://www.dietburrp.com/tips-to-lose-belly-fat/
rishank
June 21, 2016 at 7:32 amhi ….im 15 yrs old …. my height is 5.8 …..and i weigh 85 kg …i need to lose at least 10 kg in 2 months …..are there any exercises i hav do that in order to lose weight ..? or i need a diet plan ….
Payal Banka
June 23, 2016 at 12:32 amThank you for reading at Dietburrp. Walking or exercising for 45 mins everyday will help you in a good way to lose weight. along with the exercise you also need follow a healthy regime. You can find some basic and important tips for weight loss in this article here – https://www.dietburrp.com/top-10-weight-loss-tips/ if you want me to analyse your regime and plan a diet plan personalized for you, please see this page. – https://www.dietburrp.com/diet-services/
Or You can try following the diet plan mentioned above in the article.- https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-weight-loss/ this is a general 1200 calorie diet plan and has helped many. it may be of help to you as well.
priya
April 17, 2016 at 9:15 pmhi payal.
i m a handicapped lady. because of lack of movement my weight is increasing continuously. thats why i feel more prob in walking. now i m 80 kg. i use to do yoga and diet. but it doesnt work as i wish. please suggest me what should i do according to my circumstancess
Payal Banka
April 20, 2016 at 1:43 amHi Priya ,
a good diet should help you . follow any of our 1200 calorie diet plan for weight loss and this will help you lose ood weight even without exercises.
Maya
March 13, 2016 at 10:08 amHi, Is it just plain water with half a lemon OR can I add a pinch of salt to it?
Payal Banka
March 16, 2016 at 9:28 pmplain water will benefit more if your aim is weight loss, or if you have blood pressure or cardiac ailment. other wise you can add a pinch of salt.
Nick
February 5, 2016 at 11:28 amhow can I reduce fat of hip and around back side?
Payal Banka
February 7, 2016 at 10:00 pmhttps://www.dietburrp.com/how-to-lose-fat-from-hips-and-thighs/ check this out
Nancy
September 11, 2015 at 3:24 amHi,
I would like to reduce belly fat is it ok that i can follow only lemon water early morning in empty stomach will that be sufficient as im in night shift could you please suggest me effective steps to reduce,.
Payal Banka
September 11, 2015 at 3:19 pmHi Nancy ,
it will help but this alone will not be sufficient in losing belly fat. you will have to introduce some core training , some planks and other ab exercises.
Sonika
July 10, 2015 at 12:42 pmHi payal mera weight 69 kg and my night only 154cm mujhe kitna weight loss krna chaiye or kaise pls give me a some tips.
Payal Banka
September 6, 2015 at 10:41 pmHi Sonika ,
you can measure your BMI here – https://www.dietburrp.com/bmi/
mamta
April 28, 2015 at 10:00 amhello mam
i have acidity problem so can not take lemon water.but i drink green tea in morning.is it as effective as warm lemon water.please suggest some alternative.
Payal Banka
May 1, 2015 at 12:52 pmHi Mamta,
if you have acidity problem , the first thing in the morning you should have a fruit and after some time you can have lemon water / green tea . This will help both acidity and weight loss.
tina pittman
April 26, 2015 at 12:25 amI would like to know the ratio of water and lemon for healthy digestion. Thank you for responding
Payal Banka
May 21, 2015 at 9:23 pmHi Tina,
you can add 1/2 or a full lemon in a glass of water depending on your body’s response. if you take a complete lemon, it is best to gargle after finishing your lemon water , for better of your teeth.
saba khanam
April 20, 2015 at 1:29 pmhi Payal , i also want to loose weight from last three years but its very tough to loose, i use to do exercise one hour daily, follow proper diet , only sometimes not in rare case, but reason is that i m a thyroid patient from last one year. so please help me what to do .
Payal Banka
April 21, 2015 at 8:45 pmHi Saba,
Thank you for reading at Dietburrp. Walking or exercising for 45 mins everyday will help you in a good way to lose weight. along with the exercise you also need follow a healthy regime. if you want me to analyse your regime and plan a diet plan personalized for you, please see this page. – https://www.dietburrp.com/diet-services/
Or You can try following the diet plan mentioned above in the article.- https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-weight-loss/ this is a general 1200 calorie diet plan and has helped many. it may be of help to you as well.
arpita
March 16, 2015 at 9:58 pmAge 19. Weight 63. Height 5.2
Mam, I want to lose 10 to 12 kg in 3month. I am going for a expedition. N before that I have no choice then to lose weight. Plz suggest me a proper diet n exercise..
Plz kindly post me soon…I am in urgent need…
Payal Banka
March 19, 2015 at 3:26 pmHi ,
Thank you for reading at Dietburrp. Walking or exercising for 45 mins everyday will help you in a good way to lose weight. along with the exercise you also need follow a healthy regime. if you want me to analyse your regime and plan a diet plan personalized for you, please see this page. – https://www.dietburrp.com/diet-services/
Or You can try following the diet plan mentioned above in the article.- https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-weight-loss/ this is a general 1200 calorie diet plan and has helped many. it may be of help to you as well.
Ruth
February 23, 2015 at 8:25 pmHii I would like to know how bananas can affect my health and weight. I need to shed some weight I have heard that it affects it. I love bananas so much I can have 1-2 everyday 3 if I fail to control it.how do I stop this habit.
Payal Banka
February 25, 2015 at 6:04 pmHi Ruth , if you are really fond of bananas, have them as your pre exercise snack . or have a small piece early in the morning .
pooja shah
January 31, 2015 at 5:44 pmhi payal , i am 30 yrs old n my weight is 73 kgs . i got married 7 months before n after marriage my weight increased suddenly 7 to 8 kgs. i go for yoga in morning n cant follow diet as been a working women. plz help I want to reduce my weight specially thighs, hips and arms
Payal Banka
February 18, 2015 at 8:38 pmHi Pooja,
Thank you for reading at Dietburrp. Walking or exercising for 45 mins everyday will help you in a good way to lose weight. along with the exercise you also need follow a healthy regime. if you want me to analyse your regime and plan a diet plan personalized for you, please see this page. – https://www.dietburrp.com/diet-services/
Or You can try following the diet plan mentioned above in the article.- https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-weight-loss/ this is a general 1200 calorie diet plan and has helped many. it may be of help to you as well.
poonam verma
September 20, 2014 at 12:37 amHi Payal,
is it nessary to have lemon water in warm water or it can be taken in cold water also.
Payal Banka
September 21, 2014 at 3:08 pmHi Poonam ,
yes it can be taken with cold water . check your BMR . if you feel its normal to good, then cold water would do . but if your metabolism is slow, warm water will help in increasing you BMR and increase the rate of weight loss.
Carol
January 11, 2015 at 4:34 pmIts much better when the lemon water is warm, I find that it really helps with making a bowel movement much faster if the water is warm.
Tista Dutta
May 23, 2014 at 10:24 pmHi!Payal, i got to know abt u through MOB weight loss!! Obviously,joined the group to get inspired by all lovely overweight mums!!:)
So,I also need to shed more than 15kgs……which i gained over the years aftr my second delivery!! I need to know first what all blood test should i do to know if at all i hve any hormonal or other weight related issues!!
Kindly,guide me in this as i hve never done all these tests before n am 35 yrs old!
Thnks n looking forward to ur reply n thn start n follow some particular regime!!
Payal Banka
May 24, 2014 at 12:22 amHi Tista,
Nice to see you here , and thank you for reading at Dietburrp. well there are some things you need to consider . hormonal imbalances leading to weight gain can be mainly due to 2 reasons , 1 – pcod / pcos – you need to ask yourself if you have irregular discharge , see if your cycles are regular. or if there is something very unusal abt them .. if this is regular and normal… you dont need to test these group of hormones. 2] Hypothyroidism – does your mom / dad have this problem ? any other 1st blood relative ? , have you noticed any unsual weight gain which is sudden, hair and skin changes , irregular bowels, fatigue , irregular cycles .. if yes , you need to check your TSH levels. before deciding to take a a blood test , you need to visit your gyneac for general testing .. she will let you know if the tests are really required and which ones .