Soft drinks, liqueur, cocktails, and sodas can all use a splash of lemon juice. Intense and zesty on its own, lemon juice is versatile as an ingredient in countless dishes, and drinks. This article was updated on 4 July 2018 by Kerry Torrens.You know what they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade! You can make all the lemonade you want, and more, on National Lemon Juice Day. If only waxed lemons are available, gently scrub the peel before use. Unwaxed lemons make the ideal choice if you want to use the lemon zest or add lemon slices to water. Rolling a lemon between your hands or on a work surface before juicing is said to yield more juice. The lemons can be juiced (in advance if convienient) and even stored in ice cube trays for freezing. You can add other ingredients and flavours such as orange or mint if desired. Lemon water is simply that the juice and/or slices of lemon including the peel in water. Effects on teethįruit juices and acidic liquids can impact the enamel of teeth, so it is best to dilute concentrated lemon juice with water or drink through a straw. There is also no truth to the claims that lemon water balances pH levels. The liver is responsible for eliminating toxins from everything we eat, drink and are exposed to in our environment, so no amount of lemon water is going to ‘detox’ our bodies. There is currently no evidence to suggest that lemon water has an alkalising or detoxing effect on the body. If you like the taste of lemon water, it could be a good choice for first thing in the morning as we often wake up a little dehydrated – especially if you’ve had alcohol or salty food the night before. The effects of lemon water will not change regardless of whether you drink it first thing in the morning or last thing at night.
Should I drink lemon water first thing in the morning? This is mainly subjective and reports are anecdotal. Some people find drinking a glass of lemon water, particularly first thing in the morning, aids digestion. Indigestion, characterised by symptoms of heartburn and bloating, can be uncomfortable.
The NHS advises drinking 6-8 glasses of fluid, ideally water, a day. It’s possible to mistake thirst for hunger, so if you have been advised to lose weight, try having a glass of lemon water first when you feel hungry to see if you’re really just thirsty. If you usually opt for fizzy or sugary drinks, lemon water would be a lower-calorie and lower-sugar alternative.ĭehydration is common and can present with headaches, dizziness and tiredness – it’s important to make sure that you consume enough fluid while exercising or in hot weather.
Drinking adequate water will benefit your health. If you are someone who finds it difficult to drink water, or doesn’t really like the taste, then adding lemon to hot or cold water can make it more palatable. Vitamin C is known to help the body produce collagen, which contributes to the integrity of skin. Some evidence has linked vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) and flavonoids to improvements in skin. The research, especially human studies, to support these health claims is minimal.
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Headlines have linked drinking lemon water to many other health claims, including weight loss, improved digestion, ‘alkalising’ effects on the body, improved skin and detoxification.
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