Experts advise drinking lemon water to maximize benefits

Drinking lemon juice seems simple, but if done incorrectly it can reduce its effectiveness or harm your teeth and stomach.

Below, nutritionist Su-Nui Escobar, working in the US, will give scientific instructions to help you use lemon juice properly, both increasing benefits and avoiding risks, according to the health news site Everyday Health.

Squeeze 1/3 or 1/2 lemon into a glass of warm or room temperature water, about 250-300 ml of water, avoid hot water

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Dilute with warm or cool water

Expert Craig recommends squeezing 1/3 or 1/2 a lemon into a glass of warm or room temperature water, about 250-300 ml, avoiding hot water. You can add other healthy ingredients, such as mint leaves or a few slices of ginger.

Drink in the morning

The ideal time to drink lemon water is in the morning on an empty stomach. This habit helps stimulate digestion, increase gastric juice secretion, support metabolism and help you feel full longer, thereby controlling weight better. In addition, drinking warm lemon water in the morning also helps purify the body and promote digestive activity.

However, for people with stomach problems, heartburn or acid reflux, drinking lemon water on an empty stomach can aggravate heartburn symptoms. To reduce the risk of side effects, these people should avoid drinking on an empty stomach, and at the same time, try with a small amount to monitor the body's reaction, if serious, can replace with other healthy drinks.

Use a straw and rinse your mouth after drinking.

The acid in lemon can erode tooth enamel. Therefore, you should use a straw, and after drinking lemon juice, rinse your mouth with water. Absolutely do not brush your teeth immediately after because the enamel is soft and vulnerable.

How much lemon water should I drink a day?

For most people, one to two glasses (240 ml) of lemon water a day is enough to provide health benefits. The key is to drink it in moderation. Escobar recommends drinking a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning and drinking it with warm water to absorb more nutrients. She says adding another glass during the day is fine, but be aware of the potential effects on dental health, according to Everyday Health.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chuyen-gia-chi-meo-uong-nuoc-chanh-de-toi-da-hoa-loi-ich-185251009200854515.htm