Does Lemon Juice Speed Weight Loss?

In order to shed off some extra pounds and lose your weight speedily, you must eat right and do a lot physical activity. Mere adding lemon juice to a glass of warm water and sipping on lemon juice is not enough to lose your weight as it is not a magic solution. You must know about the truth behind these myths. Some of the myths regarding lemon juice are discussed below.  
 

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There exist many myths regarding lemon juice that are just not supported by any scientific evidence. You must have heard that lemon juice helps improving digestion and absorbing sugar – both of these do not have enough scientific evidences to make them strong claims. One of the major myths of people about lemon is that squeezing lemon on the chicken melts the fat away, which is an unfounded claim. However, Lemon juice has an acidic ingredient which is used in marinades to help tenderize meat and poultry by breaking down the collagen. 

A second myth that people have is that by adding lemon juice in cold or lukewarm water, they can dissolve their fat. But this does not happen metabolically, though drinking more water (cold or luke) keeps you hydrated which is good for your health. 

 The Benefits of Lemon Juice 

Lemon does have great benefits. It is a great source of antioxidant vitamin C, which helps fighting infections, assists with the absorption of iron and also helps make a collagen. Lemon also contains Lemonene, an antioxidant, which has been proved to proven to lp fight some form of cancer. It is also a low calorie way to flavored drinks. 1 fluid ounce has got just 8 calories. 

Conclusion: 
If you like lemon juice, go for it. Although it does not speed up the weight loss, it’s a tasty and healthy way to flavor drinks and food. 
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