Lemon is a familiar ingredient in many weight loss methods thanks to its high vitamin C content and ability to support digestion. However, according to Medical News Today, many people take advantage of the wrong way when using lemons, causing dehydration, digestive disorders and immune decline.
The most common mistake is drinking lemon water that is too thick on an empty stomach. Many people believe that the acid in lemons will "burn" excess fat, but in fact, it causes the stomach to be too irritated, leading to ulcers if overused. Some people fast completely and only drink diluted lemon juice to purify their bodies - this method can easily lead to serious muscle loss and lack of energy.
In addition, mixing lemon with water that is too hot also disrupts the effects of vitamin C - which is easily broken down at high temperatures. Taking advantage of lemon every day without combining it with a balanced diet and reasonable exercise will not help you lose weight sustainably.
Nutritionists recommend:
- If you want to eat lemon to support weight loss, you should only mix 1/2 lemon with 250ml of warm water, drink after breakfast or in the middle of the session.
- Do not drink more than three times a day and need to supplement adequate nutrition from fresh food.
- Balancing between diet and exercise is still the key to safe weight loss, you should not expect lemon to be a "pharmotherapy" to burn fat.
