Lemon juice contains citric acid and polyphenols that help reduce fat accumulation in fat cells, while supporting the improvement of liver function - the central organ in lipid metabolism.
According to the Journal of Metabolic Nutrition, ginger contains gingerol and shogaol that can:
Heat generation (thermogenesis)
Promotes fat oxidation
Reduced appetite due to the impact on the hormone serotonin.
Meanwhile, thinning honey does not increase blood sugar as quickly as refined sugar but also provides enzymes and flavonoids to help reduce oxidative stress after meals.
One study said that the group that drank lemon ginger honey water 30 minutes after breakfast lost 1.9 kg in 4 weeks, higher than the group that only consumed water.
Increased blood sugar after meals is the cause of visceral fat accumulation. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), drinks rich in polyphenols and organic acids after breakfast help:
Reduce blood sugar after eating by 12-18%
Limit insulin spikes - a factor that makes the body prioritize fat storage
Keep your energy stable 3-4 hours after a meal.
Lemon and ginger juice both have the ability to slow down stomach emptiness, thereby slowing down the rate of increase in blood sugar and preventing hunger in the middle of the session - a common thing in people who are losing weight.
Chronic low-grade inflammation is an important factor in the accumulation of waist fat. Ginger and lemon are two herbs - the top food in the group of plants with strong anti-inflammatory activities.
Whole honey also contains quercetin, an important flavonoid that helps reduce the inflammatory response after meals.
According to the Journal of Obesity Research, drinking light acid drinks (such as lemons) on an empty stomach can cause discomfort for people with sensitive stomach lining. While drinking after breakfast 20-30 minutes helps:
Support better digestion
Reduces bloating after eating a lot of starch
Increase heat generation and burn energy for the whole morning
Improve the digestion of fat from meals.
The research team recorded a 14% increase in fat burning rate in people who maintained the habit of drinking ginger lemon honey after breakfast for 6 weeks.
Clinical nutritionists at the Mayo Clinic recommend that maintaining a drink rich in polyphenols, anti-inflammatory and stabilizing blood sugar after breakfast is a simple but effective habit for weight loss.
Dilute ginger honey recipe is a healthy choice, especially suitable for people with the habit of eating a high-starch breakfast.
