Honey, Lemon and Water: Urban Myth or Miracle Potion?

“In India, many people start their day with a warm cup of water mixed with honey and lemon in order to lose weight. Now, honey and lemon are both popularly recognized for their many health benefits. Honey is a powerhouse of antioxidants and flavonoids, that help boost one’s immunity. It is low on the glycemic index and hence does not contribute to calories. Lemon is a very rich source of Vitamin C and works as a detoxifying agent. The pectin fibres present in lemon slow down the digestion of sugars…

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Honey, Lemon and Water: Myth or Miracle?

“In India, many people start their day with a warm cup of honey, lemon and water to lose weight. Now, honey and lemon are both popularly recognized for their many health benefits. Honey is a powerhouse of antioxidants and flavonoids, that help boost one’s immunity. It is low on the glycemic index and hence does not contribute to calories. Lemon is a very rich source of Vitamin C and works as a detoxifying agent. The pectin fibres present in lemon slow down the digestion of sugars and starches, and improve…

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Lemon Detox Diet

There’s been a lot of publicity over the Lemon Detox Diet. We answer your questions about this much-discussed, and not well understood, diet. Q: “I have a few friends doing the lemon detox diet. They aren’t overweight, but doing it as a health kick. I’m interested in your thoughts on this detox.” The lemon detox diet involves not eating at all and using a drink made with lemon juice, cayenne pepper and a ‘special’ syrup (which costs about $80 for seven days’ supply), as well as drinking a laxative tea.…

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Top 10 advantages of lemon in water

Top 10 advantages of lemon in water In India, tea and coffee is regularly consumed at breakfast, lunch and during mid-afternoon. Yes, we love drinking tea and coffee and to do full justice to our love for these beverages, we forget to drink the most important one, water. Many of us drink less than a liter of water per day and if you are in an air conditioned office, the quantity of water consumed in much less. And not to forget the fact that many find water a really boring…

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