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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Lemon For Weight Loss!

Weight Loss
Lemon (Citrus limon) is a short, bushy, aromatic shrub rich in culinary as well as medicinal properties. It is an effective remedy against various health ailments such as high blood pressure, varicose veins, inflammation, hemorrhoids, kidney stones, indigestion, weight loss, and many more. Lemon is a rich source carbohydrates (11 g), proteins (1 g), fats, (0.9 g), vitamin C (39 mg), magnesium (373 mg), potassium (270 mg), calcium (70 mg), phosphorus (10 mg) and fibers (1.7 g).

Lemon juice helps your body improve digestion, treats heartburn and stimulates bile production. Since lemon juice helps to improve treat indigestion, aids in removal of toxins, and increases our energy levels, this all combines together to help lose body fat as well through improving the hormonal balance of the body. In the morning, drinking a glass of lukewarm water with a few drops of lemon juice aids digestion and improves bowel movement.

Weight Loss
Lemon can be used as an effective remedy for weight loss. Add to a warm glass of water, a tsp of honey & lemon juice each. Take this preparation on an empty stomach early in the morning. Another remedy for weight loss is to mix a tsp of lemon juice with 1/4th tsp of ginger juice in a glass of warm water. Take this formulation early in the morning. These remedies not only aid weight loss, but are also helpful for those suffering from constipation and indigestion.


There are yet other reasons to add warm lemon water to your daily morning routine.  Lemon has the detoxifying and the alkalizing effect which can boost up the energy levels through removal of toxins from the body. Also, it is said to improve your mood by reducing stress and anxiety.