Lemon water for weight loss: preparation and proportions

Lemon water is an effective way to lose weight. This drink is added to the diet of people who want to get rid of extra pounds. This is not surprising, because the calorie content of lemon water is very low.

The calorie content of water with the addition of lemon does not exceed 2.2 Kcal, considering that the water itself does not have any energy value.

This elixir can satisfy hunger. In addition, this drink contains useful components that are necessary for the human body:

• copper and potassium;
• various vitamins;
• pectin;
• fruit sugars.

Thanks to these properties, you cannot do without lemon water if you are on a diet. The drink improves the digestion process, allowing you to quickly remove toxins and other substances that can turn into extra pounds.

Dietary properties of lemon:

Surely, each of us is familiar with the pleasant and tart taste of such a fruit as lemon. The calorie content of lemon will be the topic of our article. At first glance this sounds strange. But many of us prefer tea with lemon, or add this fruit to other dishes. For those who are watching their weight, the energy value of lemon is also an important indicator.

Lemon is a real storehouse of a wide variety of beneficial substances. The fruits of this plant contain a large amount of alkaline elements and organic acids. They contain up to 3% sugars, a number of nitrogenous and mineral substances, phytoncides, a set of vitamins - A, B, C, R. The peel of the lemon fruit contains useful essential oils.

Lemon is considered the richest source of vitamin C, and this is true: over 30% of the daily requirement of vitamin C for the human body is contained in just one fruit, and lemon peel contains as much as 13%. Such a rich composition determines the beneficial properties for which lemon is famous.

By influencing our body, lemon juice normalizes metabolic processes, helps absorb nutrients, and cleanses the body of toxins. In addition, it satisfies hunger and causes a feeling of fullness, which, in turn, promotes weight loss.

The properties of lemon have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. Few fruits and vegetables besides lemon can boast of vitamin P content - and lemon contains citrine in significant quantities. We need vitamin P to prevent blood clots; in addition, it is “responsible” for the elasticity of capillaries and blood vessels - it makes them stronger and protects them from fragility. Lemon, among other things, prevents anemia, especially for children.

Chemical composition of the drink

The composition of water with lemon is almost identical to the composition of the lemon itself. First of all, it is necessary to note the vitamin composition. Everyone knows that lemon is a source of ascorbic acid. Lemon also contains the following vitamins: B2, B3, B1, carotene, D, P (rutin). All citrus fruits are rich in rutin.

Lemon water, like lemon juice, is famous for its high level of fiber, organic acids, phytoncides, and flavonoids. The drink contains a sufficient amount of natural sugars (fructose, sucrose). Lemon essential oils are also beneficial for the human body. The pulp of the fruit is rich in pectins, which are extremely important for the normal functioning of the digestive system.

Among the trace elements and minerals that make up lemon water, it is worth highlighting the following:

• Iron;
• Copper;
• Zinc;
• Potassium;
• Magnesium;
• Calcium;
• Phosphorus;
• Sulfur;
• Sodium.

By adding lemon juice to water, all the beneficial properties of the juice are completely transferred into the water. This combination is an excellent antiseptic. Lemon water is especially useful in winter, when the concentration of viruses increases sharply. Other beneficial properties of lemon drink include the following: diuretic, antioxidant, antipyretic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic.

How many calories are in a lemon?

To everything that has already been said above, it is necessary to add the nutritional value that lemon has.

So, what exactly is the calorie content of lemon? And here it is:

Calorie content of fresh lemon is:

16 kcal per 100 grams

Proteins, fats and carbohydrates (BJU) of fresh lemon in gr. per 100 grams:

Proteins - 0.9

Fats – 0.1

carbohydrates – 3.0

This energy value gives the right to classify lemon as a product with dietary properties, which can be successfully used to combat excess weight. The same is evidenced by the numerous options for various diets that include lemons. A good way to lose extra pounds is to drink lemon water. Moreover, this remedy also helps cleanse the intestines.

What is the calorie content of lemon prepared in different ways? And here it is:

Lemon calorie table, per 100 grams of product:

And the nutritional value of lemon prepared in different ways is as follows:

Table of nutritional value of lemon, per 100 grams of product:

Benefits of the drink for weight loss

The mechanism of action of a citrus cocktail on the body lies in its ability to trigger several important processes.
This tool helps:

• 
  speed up bowel cleansing;

• improve digestion
• saturate the body with valuable substances, increase immunity;
• speed up the burning of carbohydrates;
• activate the process of breaking down toxins and removing them from the body;
• cleanse the blood and internal organs of toxins and heavy metals.

Due to the fact that lemon water can increase the body's defenses, overall well-being improves.

Resistance not only to colds, but also to nervous system disorders increases.
Therefore, daily consumption of lemon drink promotes stress resistance, improves mood, and eliminates depressive conditions. Useful information : Since lemon has a diuretic effect, regular consumption of water with citrus juice will quickly remove excess fluid from the body and get rid of swelling. And thanks to this action, you can lose 2-3 extra pounds in just 1 month.

Recipe? Recipe!

How to properly prepare lemon tea at home? Here's one of the recipes:

Two-layer lemon tea:

Products:

• Tea (infusion)
• Sugar
• Lemon
• Boiling water

First you need to boil the kettle. This tea should definitely be served in transparent containers. Brew strong tea. While it is brewing, dissolve 6 teaspoons of sugar in a glass of boiling water (3 tablespoons of sugar per 1 serving). Boiling water with dissolved sugar is poured into cups, and a lemon slice is placed in each cup. Then, through a strainer (so that there are no tea leaves in the tea), very carefully pour strong tea leaves on top.

As you know, liquids with different densities do not mix. This is reminiscent of the popular Bloody Mary cocktail. That's it - enjoy the result! Moreover, the low calorie content of lemon will not contribute to the appearance of extra pounds.

Among the miracles given by nature for the benefit of man is the lemon. Everyone knows that it contains a huge amount of vitamins, but only a few know that lemon for weight loss is no less effective than its use for colds. Obviously, it is not profitable for developers of fashionable diets or dietary supplements to promote a method of combating excess weight that is accessible to everyone.

The principle of action of lemon is quite simple: by normalizing metabolism and accelerating digestion, citric acid prevents fat from being deposited. Already accumulated waste and toxins are eliminated faster.

You shouldn’t rely only on lemon for weight loss; it is good as an aid, although one American lemonade diet promises to get rid of the same amount of kilograms in 10 days. It is assumed that you can drink only 2 liters of water per day, in which 300 grams of freshly squeezed lemon juice is diluted. Tea and plain water are allowed, but in essence it is more like a hunger strike rather than a diet.

Myth 1. Lemon water speeds up your metabolism

One study of Lemon Polyphenols Suppress Diet-induced Obesity by Up-Regulation of mRNA Levels of the Enzymes Involved in β-Oxidation in Mouse White Adipose Tissue, which was carried out on mice, looked at how polyphenols derived from lemon peel affect mice on a high-fat diet. The amount of extract was 0.5% of the mouse diet. The results were encouraging: mice that ate lemon extract did not gain as much weight as mice that did not eat it. But compare two phrases:

1. Polyphenols from lemon peel extract helped mice avoid gaining weight.
2. Lemon water helps a person lose weight.

The gap between them is too great.

Clinical picture

What doctors say about losing weight

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Ryzhenkova S.A.:

I have been dealing with weight loss problems for many years. Women often come to me with tears in their eyes, who have tried everything, but there is either no result, or the weight keeps coming back. I used to tell them to calm down, go back on a diet and do grueling workouts in the gym. Today there is a better way - . You can simply take it as a nutritional supplement and lose up to 15 kg in a month absolutely naturally without diets or exercise. loads This is a completely natural remedy that is suitable for everyone, regardless of gender, age or health status. At the moment, the Ministry of Health is holding a campaign “Let's save Russian residents from obesity” and every resident of the Russian Federation and the CIS can receive 1 package of the drug for FREE

Naturally, during such a course you need to take vitamins and go off the diet for several days. First, fruits and light soups are consumed, and only gradually the quantity and quality of food consumed increases. It is difficult to call such a diet ideal; only those who have excellent health can practice lemon juice against the backdrop of a completely empty stomach.

A more affordable lemon diet relies on drinking lemon juice. On the first day in the morning, drink a mixture of the juice of one lemon and water in the same amount, the next day take two lemons and the same amount of water. The number of lemons per week is increased to 7, and then decreases in the opposite direction.

Side effects of lemon water

Side effects of lemon juice can be divided into two groups depending on the type of use:

• when used in cosmetology;
• caused by ingestion.

Use of this citrus juice as masks and other products for the dermis in the facial area can cause the following negative effects/type of epidermis:

• peeling, dry/dry, normal;
• irritation, bleeding/problematic;
• lightening/all types;
• dark spots in areas of acne/dark.

Side effects when drinking water before breakfast are given in the table:

Some side effects may occur due to improper use of the product: exceeding the norms, preparing too concentrated solutions, non-compliance with contraindications.

What is the name of

The life-saving drink with lemon has a name, thanks to which its fans will always remember where it was first prepared.

“Coffee Romano” (if translated into Russian) literally means the following: “Roman coffee.”

Place an order at a cafe and they will bring you a cup of black strong drink with a slice of lemon in it.

If you order coffee in Italian without specifying that you would like Romano, they can prepare it for you in Sicilian style (it’s also Italy!), but this drink will not be with a slice of lemon, but with citrus fruit juice and finely grated zest.

Benefits of coffee with lemon

When asked whether the combination of these two products is beneficial, the easiest answer is “yes,” referring to the healing qualities of the citrus fruit.
Alas, most of them are lost at temperatures above forty degrees. Therefore, if someone needs to use lemon as a medicine, it is better to consume it fresh and not in a coffee cup.

However, lemon has a secret: when it gets into a cup of coffee, it is able to neutralize the effect of the caffeine present in the drink, if not one hundred percent, then very significantly.

It is useful to know about this property of the fruit for those for whom caffeine is contraindicated for some reason, and would not like to give up a cup of espresso. Or drink decaffeinated coffee, the benefits and harms of which we wrote about here.

The second secret of lemon is that it can overcome the harsh taste and excessive bitterness of poorly roasted coffee beans and actually save the drink.

As for the properties that have a beneficial effect on well-being, then, according to doctors, coffee with lemon:

• improves the digestion of what you eat, which means it will come in handy after a good lunch;
• both components are antioxidants, so the drink helps in the fight against aging of the body;
• the drink improves cerebral circulation;
• Helps overcome stress and depression.

Sometimes coffee with lemon is recommended (in combination with curry) as one of the possible drinks for weight loss.

By the way, the calorie content of 100 g of coffee with lemon (without sugar) is 3.7 kcal.

Read about which coffee maker to choose for your home in our publication.

How does a ceramic coffee pot compare favorably with its counterparts? Our article will talk about this.

You can learn about the difference between espresso and Americano here: https://chay-i-kofe.com/kofe/vidy-kf/kofe-espresso-i-amerikano-chto-obshhego-i-chem-otlichayutsya/

Reviews about the lemon diet for weight loss

Opinions of those who have used lemon water for the purpose of losing excess weight differ: many buyers note the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the product as the main advantages, as well as a visible improvement in the tone of the muscles of the face and body, smoothing out the skin texture in different parts of the body. Negative reviews are associated with the lack of visible effects in some girls, which may be due to non-compliance with recommendations for use, the presence of allergic or pseudo-allergic manifestations.

It is worth noting that lemon water, when used for the purpose of losing excess weight, should be part of a weight loss system in combination with eliminating sugars from the diet and performing simple sets of exercises. It should be taken only after consultation with a specialist to determine the presence of contraindications, because some of the negative reviews on the Internet are associated with self-prescription of the drug without first consulting a doctor. It is recommended as an effective weight loss product by 80% of satisfied customers, according to data from various sites.

Tatyana, 25 years old

In order to lose weight, I chased all sorts of new products on the Internet and did not notice obvious results, and after some time I abandoned my desire to eliminate extra pounds. A year later, I accidentally saw materials about lemon water and decided to try it. The diet can hardly be called a diet: I didn’t exclude anything from the menu except sweets. In general, in combination with a set of ten simple physical exercises, I lost six kilograms in two weeks. I recommend.

Yana, 22 years old

I heard a lot of good things from friends about lemon water, but unfortunately I can’t say anything good myself: it lasted me for one day due to the fact that I don’t tolerate very sour things.

Irina, 35 years old

I have been drinking tea with lemon for many years and never wondered what would happen if I tried lemon juice diluted with boiled water without added sugar. Having seen many positive reviews about such a simple and cheap product, I was eager to try it. The first impression is even delicious. When I started following the recommendations and increasing the amount of lemon juice, I stopped liking the taste, so I drank it daily at the original concentration, and as a result, I lost two kilograms in a month. I think this is a good result, because I didn’t set any restrictions on food for myself, I recommend it.

Cooking recipes

Making coffee with lemon is very simple - brew black coffee in a Turkish coffee pot and throw in a slice of citrus fruit.

You can diversify the drink by adding various, sometimes unexpected, ingredients to it. Some people will like coffee with lemon and honey, ginger and even garlic. Don't be afraid to experiment.

Classic recipe

This drink is prepared with sugar, which must first be melted so that it turns brown. Add a liter of boiling water and 70 g of ground coffee to the sugar.

When the coffee is brewed and poured into cups, you will need to put a slice of lemon in each cup.

Romano

For two servings of this drink, you will need, in addition to water and two or three teaspoons of coffee, a couple of lemon slices (each one must be cut in half).

Slices of citrus fruit are sprinkled with granulated sugar, sometimes with salt (the drink in this case will be very unique, it’s worth trying).

They brew black coffee. Two pieces of fruit (out of the available four) are thrown into the brewed drink for a few seconds. During this time, the fruit will give off its sourness to the drink, but if you keep it in coffee for a long time, the drink will become bitter.

Pouring coffee into cups, add a fresh slice of citrus fruit to each. Separately, they offer sugar and some kind of treat such as marshmallows or marshmallows.

With honey

This drink combines several bright flavors that create a unique, rich bouquet.

Coffee should be made in a Turkish pot, and immediately, in addition to the ground beans, throw a pinch of pepper (ground black) into the water and pour in a little freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Cook over low heat, allowing the foam to rise three times. Remove the Turk from the heat and add honey, then fill the cups with coffee.

With milk

Sugar is added to the brewed coffee to taste and warm milk is poured in (its volume should be equal to the volume of coffee).

Pour the drink into mugs, put a little ice cream and grated lemon zest into each. Also add a small slice of lemon. Recipes for iced coffee (coffee with ice cream) can be found here.

With cognac

In coffee with cognac, lemon is used as a kind of snack (more serious is not required, since although it is an alcoholic drink, it is not vodka or whiskey).
There are several options for preparing this drink. Here's how it's prepared in German: add 20 to 30 ml of cognac, a little lemon juice, and sugar to a cup of black coffee.

There is also an original recipe using sour cream. Fresh hot coffee is poured into heated cups, then cognac. Beat sour cream, powdered sugar and vanilla sugar in a blender until a strong foam forms.

Decorate with this snow-white mass of coffee, sprinkle with lemon zest and, if desired, ground walnuts. A wonderful dessert for a holiday table.

Find other recipes for making coffee with cognac here.

With ginger

Add a little finely grated ginger and a slice of lemon to a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

In Sicilian

The basis for this drink is a cup of traditional black coffee. It is boiled in a Turk, placing it on the fire and raising it so that the foam cap rises and falls five times.

Then the drink will rest on the table for a couple of minutes, and after that you will need to pour it into cups, adding lemon juice to each (about half a teaspoon). The top of the drink will need to be sprinkled with zest. Everyone puts sugar in their own cup to taste.

French recipe

The French drink begins with “decoration”: whip cream with sugar and lemon zest and put this mixture in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Brew coffee (in a Turkish coffee pot or coffee maker), pour lemon liqueur into the finished drink (one tablespoon per serving). Take the prepared mixture of cream and zest out of the refrigerator and place it in cups.

Another decoration and addition to the drink will be lemon - a slice for each serving.

With cane sugar and garlic

Place a cut clove of garlic in a Turk (preheated), add coffee and pour in water.

Cane sugar, a slice of lemon and, if desired, a teaspoon of cognac are added to the drink poured into cups.

Delicious, unusual and easy-to-prepare coffee recipes with cardamom can be found in this article.

Ristretto coffee - what is it? How to cook it correctly? Look for answers to your questions in our next publication.

Recipes for water with lemon in folk medicine

Garlic with lemon for blood vessels

The combination of lemon and garlic helps strengthen the walls of blood vessels, remove toxic substances from the circulatory system, and break down cholesterol. Treatment with this remedy should be carried out for at least four and no more than five weeks. To prepare, you must first prepare the components/quantities:

• warm water, pre-boiled/three liters;
• lemon/four pieces;
• garlic, heads/four pieces.

Step by step steps:

1. Wash the lemon, following the recommendations in the text above, without removing the peel, cut into eight pieces.
2. Peel the garlic and remove the husks from the cloves.
3. Place peeled garlic cloves and citrus slices in a blender bowl and grind.
4. Immerse the resulting puree-like mass into a three-liter glass container (a jar will do), pour the required amount of water on top, and stir.
5. Close the container from air with a lid, leave for three days, stir the contents of the jar periodically.
6. When the infusion time is up, pass the mixture through cheesecloth and squeeze thoroughly.
7. Place the filtrate in the refrigerator for storage, consume no more than one hundred milliliters three times a day with food.

For poisoning and nausea

Lemon has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, so a solution of this citrus juice can help with poisoning. To prepare, you must first prepare the components/quantities:

• freshly squeezed lemon juice/tablespoon;
• boiled chilled water/one glass.

Step by step steps:

1. Wash the lemon, following the rules described in the text above, separate a small part, squeeze out the juice.
2. Pour the required amount of water into a glass, add juice, stir.
3. Drink three times a day, rinse your mouth after.

For gout

The fruit has undoubted benefits in the presence of this disease due to its ability to remove uric acid from the body, which leads to a decrease in blood pressure. You should not take more than eighty grams of citrus per day. Therapy should be carried out no longer than one month. For treatment, it is enough to take one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice twice a day, which can be diluted with water if desired.

For the kidneys

Lemon has a pronounced diuretic effect, so use for kidney disease is contraindicated with products based on this fruit. On the other hand, the acids that make up citrus are capable of dissolving stones formed in the kidneys, so it can be used to cleanse this organ, but with caution and only after being prescribed by a doctor. To prepare, you must first prepare the components/quantities:

• juice of half a citrus lemon/one third;
• boiled chilled water/one glass.

Step by step steps:

1. Wash the lemon, cut off the desired part with a knife, squeeze out the juice.
2. Place the required amount of juice in a glass, add water, and stir.
3. Use three times a day: before breakfast, before lunch, after dinner (two hours later) for ten days, after ten days increase the concentration to the amount of juice squeezed out of half a lemon completely and take for another ten days.

From pressure

The product is suitable for reducing blood pressure. To prepare, you must first prepare the components/quantities:

• lemon/one piece;
• cool water/one liter.

Step by step steps:

1. Wash the lemon and cut it into circles with a knife.
2. Place the chopped fruit in a container (a carafe will do).
3. Throw out the water.
4. Leave for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
5. Use before meals three times a day in a volume of one glass at a time.

For a hangover

To prepare, you must first prepare the components/quantities:

• lemon/one piece;
• cool water/one glass.

Step by step steps:

1. Wash the fruit and cut it in half.
2. Squeeze the juice from each half into a glass.
3. Pour water into the juice and stir.
4. Drink no more than once.

For nervous system disorders

To prepare, you must first prepare the components/quantities:

• motherwort herb/one tablespoon;
• lemon/one piece;
• boiling water/one glass.

Step-by-step action plan:

1. Wash the lemon, following the recommendations described above in the text, remove the zest.
2. Place the resulting zest in a glass and combine with the herbs.
3. Fill everything with the specified volume of boiling water.
4. Leave to infuse for three hours.
5. Take no more than one teaspoon after meals at least four times a day.

Lemon water for women's health

How to drink coffee with lemon

In Rome, Romano coffee is served in thick-walled cups and saucers, on which a slice of lemon and a piece of sugar are placed.

A traditional addition to Romano is a thinly cut strip of citrus fruit peel, twisted into a spiral (called a twist), which is used to decorate the cup.

You can drink this coffee not only hot, but also chilled.

You can experiment with citrus fruits: replace lemon with lime (although the drink will become more bitter) or orange.

Since coffee with lemon is a good boost of energy for the body, it is advisable to drink it in the morning and afternoon, but not before going to bed.

Conclusion

1. Lemon water is a simple, budget-friendly remedy for combating vitamin deficiencies, gout, and excess weight without causing significant damage to the body.
2. The diet does not require significant dietary restrictions; you can eat all your usual foods.
3. The drink is low in calories, contains vitamins and minerals, strengthens the immune system and improves the condition of the epidermis and other positive effects.
4. Despite the beneficial effects on the body, use is contraindicated in the presence of certain diseases.
5. It is prohibited to use it even in the absence of chronic diseases, which are contraindications, without prior consultation with a doctor - a simple, low-calorie, healthy drink can cause serious harm to the health of the body.

Potential Harm

This drink should not be consumed by people with gastritis or any other diseases of the digestive system - lemon can aggravate them.
Even people in excellent health are not recommended to drink Romano on an empty stomach - lemon juice can cause irritation.

You should not drink too much coffee: if at first it invigorates, then with each subsequent cup the effect may be the opposite - the person will begin to feel drowsy, and performance will noticeably decrease.

Danger to the heart can await a person if you brew coffee that is too strong, when no amount of lemon will correct the situation.

Contraindications

However, not everyone can drink water with lemon. It will cause harm if there are:

• diseases of the digestive system (ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, duodenitis, etc.), which are accompanied by increased stomach acidity;
• pregnancy, since the substances contained in lemon can provoke uterine tone;
• bladder problems.

In addition, you should not drink water with lemon too often. This will lead to heartburn and bloating.

Don't forget about one more disadvantage of citric acid. The fact is that it has a destructive effect on tooth enamel. Therefore, it is advisable to drink water with lemon juice through a straw.

In addition, when drinking a drink with lemon, it is recommended to drink more regular clean water. After all, lemon juice leads to accelerated removal of fluid from the body.

The effect of foods on weight loss

It would seem that eating something to lose weight is a pipe dream for everyone who has ever struggled with extra pounds. Ginger, lemon, honey did give me a recipe for weight loss. It works thanks to the properties of both each product individually and their successful combination. Let's look at them before we start preparing the recipes.

• Ginger. Ancient Indian healers believed that this miraculous root was capable of kindling a fire inside a person. Entering the body, ginger, first of all, begins to disperse blood throughout the body. That is why a person, having eaten even a small piece of the root, feels warmth spreading throughout the body. This way you can even warm up on a cold evening. Blood accelerated with the help of ginger makes all organs work faster. Including the digestive system. Food is digested faster, and harmful substances do not remain in the body - ginger removes them, enhancing the work of the liver and gall bladder.
• Lemon. Organic acids, which lemon is rich in, comprehensively support a person during weight loss. Firstly, they dull the feeling of hunger. Losing pounds without reducing the amount of food you eat is almost impossible. Secondly, lemon breaks down fats that have long been deposited in the body and speeds up metabolism. And finally, vitamin C, for which everyone values ​​this sour citrus so much. It strengthens the immune system and helps maintain strength when losing weight.
• Honey. An indispensable sweet helper for those who strive for a thin waist. First of all, honey is a real salvation for those with a sweet tooth. The most difficult thing for them on a diet is giving up pastries, sweets and cakes. Honey is sweet and has a low calorie content and glycemic index. The second important feature of honey is the neutralization of free radicals harmful to the body, which are released during the breakdown of fat cells. Honey also saturates a person with nutrients that are limited during a diet.

"Ginger lemonade with honey and mint"

For effective weight loss, this drink should be taken at least 2 times a day. In general, you need to drink up to 250 ml per day. More is not worth it, so as not to damage the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.

Ingredients:

• Ginger - 150 g.
• Lemon - 1 pc.
• Honey - 3 tbsp. l.
• Mint - 1 sprig
• Water - 1 l.

Preparation:

Carefully cut off the thin skin from the root and wash well in warm running water. Cut the ginger and lemon into medium pieces and grind with an immersion blender. Heat clean water (not from a central water supply tap) to 80°C, it is important that the water does not boil. Pour hot water over the mixture. After this, the future lemonade should cool. Strain the mixture and discard the cake. Add honey to the drink and finely tear a sprig of mint into it.

How to make lemon water and drink on an empty stomach

Particular attention should be paid to the selection and preparation of lemon:

1. Only fresh fruit is bright yellow, without scratches or external damage, and not too soft to the touch.
2. Lemon, part of which is damaged by mold, should not be used.
3. The selected product should be washed thoroughly, preferably using a brush and detergent.
4. After washing, rinse thoroughly with water to remove any remaining detergent.
5. To get rid of wax, you should rinse the fruit with hot water.

You should be careful when washing lemons, because the porous surface contains many microorganisms that, when peeled or cut, get into the pulp. It is believed that citric acid has an antibacterial effect, but this is not enough to disinfect all bacteria present on the surface, so poorly washed fruits rot too quickly and become moldy. Also, bacteria that can cause intestinal disorders get inside the juice.

Preparation:

1. The prepared citrus must be cut, take the desired part, place the rest in a glass container, cover with a lid and put it in the refrigerator.
2. Place 500 milliliters of boiled and pre-cooled water in a jar.
3. Squeeze the juice from the prepared part of the lemon and combine with water.
4. Stir the drink and drink it; it is forbidden to store or prepare it in advance.

Recommendations for use:

• no more than two hundred milliliters at a time;
• thirty minutes before breakfast;
• use a straw for drinking;
• rinse your mouth with water, or better yet, brush your teeth;
• for gastritis with low acidity of gastric juice, use after meals.

Eating half an hour after taking the product is mandatory. Before using lemon juice, you should consult a specialist for contraindications. If you have certain diseases, the use of the product is prohibited, and a negative effect may be the result of an error in preparation or use:

• running water;
• using insufficiently clean dishes and fruits;
• too high concentration of juice in the solution;
• storing juice before adding to water.

"Ginger-lemon jam without sugar"

This jam is quite spicy. It is good to eat with green tea or low-fat cheese.

Ingredients:

• Ginger - 250 g.
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice - 150 g.
• Pectin - 1 pack.
• Honey - 100 g.
• Water - 1200 ml.

Preparation:

Grind the ginger, add water and cook for at least an hour. After this, pour the ginger broth into a clean bowl, cool slightly, add lemon juice and put on fire. A minute after boiling, add pectin and stir thoroughly until it is all dissolved. After this, crush the jam from the heat, cool to 40 °C, add the beekeeping product and mix well.