In today’s world there is no dearth of tips for easy and quick weight loss tips. Some of these tips may actually be true to the claim while others not. Moreover the tips that were effective for one person may not work the same for others. Drinking lemon water with honey on an empty stomach has for long been at number one in the list of ever growing weight loss. Whether the  intention is weight loss or not, many people see it as an early morning good habit. In today’s health article we explore the effects of drinking lemon water with honey on an empty stomach, who should avoid it and what is the right way to drink lemon and honey water on an empty stomach.

A glass of warm water with lemon and honey in an empty stomach every morning has several benefits as mentioned below:

  • Instant energy boost to keep you feeling refreshed and energetic for the day ahead.
  • A kick-start to the day’s metabolism.
  • Activate and reset your gut and gastric juices after the long night’s rest.
  • Cleanse your body of the impurities due to the potent detox properties of honey.
  • Both honey and lemon are loaded with antioxidants and help your body fight against free radicals.
  • Honey has several healing properties and is good to build immunity.
  • Honey and lemon water helps in reducing belly fat.

Who should avoid drinking honey and lemon water on an empty stomach?

While drinking lemon water with honey is generally deemed beneficial, experts recommend that you should avoid drinking it on an empty stomach if you have any of the following health conditions:

  • Diabetes
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Acidity (acid reflux or GERD)
  • If you have undergone bariatric surgery

What is the right way to drink lemon and honey water on an empty stomach?

Add a teaspoon full of honey and a few drops of lemon to 200 to 250 ml of lukewarm (not hot) water. Avoid emptying the glass in one-go. Try savoring the water slowly by drinking sip-by-sip.

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