Lemon with Water

Besa27
Besa27 Posts: 37 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hello everyone,

I drink water with lemon juice all day. Is that healthy? I squirt some lemon juice and add 48 ounces of water. << I drink six of these a day.

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  • blu_meanie_ca
    blu_meanie_ca Posts: 352 Member
    What ill health effects were you afraid of/anticipating?
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    Not healthy at all. Your insides have now been scrubbed clean and smell lemony fresh. :wink:
  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    I have never heard of anything bad about drinking lemon water, quite the opposite actually.
  • alasin1derland
    alasin1derland Posts: 575 Member
    Lemon is suppose to be excellent. If I remember correctly it assists with liver function. My only concern would be if you are removing the rind in case of spray used at the orchards.
  • eggsmilkbread
    eggsmilkbread Posts: 184 Member
    Nope, expect to drop dead within a week or two.
  • Annette_rose
    Annette_rose Posts: 427 Member
    I cut up fresh lemon and put in my water also. It seems that research has shown fresh lemon to be a benefit. But we all know that research is what it is; coffee is good for us one day and bad the next, lol. I will stick with the fresh lemon in my water because it just makes it all that much more refreshing to me.
  • clperrett
    clperrett Posts: 33
    I drink hot water and lemon every morning. I love it

    The acid in the lemon might not be good for tooth enamel but I am just guessing
  • Sarge516
    Sarge516 Posts: 256 Member
    I did the same, I don't see a problem.
  • lamos1
    lamos1 Posts: 167 Member
    I would just drink it once every other day. The acid is bad for the enamel on your teeth. You're doing more harm than good and also the acid may be too much for your insides too! Although, It does have its benefits, I might add. I drink it too with honey!
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    The ayuvedic doctor my girlfriend saw has forbidden her from consuming lemon or its juice. He claims it's hard to digest. Personally, though, I find that hot water with lemon helps with digestion (and it's great for the skin!) so I'm not going to stop drinking it.
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I put cucumber slices in my water, AM I DOOMED?!
  • MileHighTexan
    MileHighTexan Posts: 29 Member
    The acid in the lemon might not be good for tooth enamel but I am just guessing
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    ^^^That would be my only concern. I drink mine through a straw.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    It should be fine, but I hope you're not including this concoction into your 8 glasses a day. Once you put anything into water it is NOT water...it is a water-based beverage and does not count!!
  • coffee_rocks
    coffee_rocks Posts: 275 Member
    I filter my water through coffee grounds, and then add cream and sugar. I'm still alive, and surely a little lemon would be better for you than that..

    Seriously, though, unless you are drinking a LOT of lemon juice, the water probably dilutes it enough to lessen the concern about your tooth enamel, and as for digesting lemon, I've never heard of that being an issue.

    I say if it keeps you hydrated, enjoy!
  • 1jobean
    1jobean Posts: 84
    My husbands Dr told him to put lemon juice in his water, apparently it helps to keep kidney stones from forming. He hasnt had one since.
  • LittleMissDover
    LittleMissDover Posts: 820 Member
    It should be fine, but I hope you're not including this concoction into your 8 glasses a day. Once you put anything into water it is NOT water...it is a water-based beverage and does not count!!

    *Hoping there's some sarcasm in there*
  • JewelSmith
    JewelSmith Posts: 155 Member
    It should be fine, but I hope you're not including this concoction into your 8 glasses a day. Once you put anything into water it is NOT water...it is a water-based beverage and does not count!!

    *Hoping there's some sarcasm in there*

    Right..
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    It should be fine, but I hope you're not including this concoction into your 8 glasses a day. Once you put anything into water it is NOT water...it is a water-based beverage and does not count!!

    *Hoping there's some sarcasm in there*

    Who, me? Never.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    My only concern would be why you're drinking close to 300 ounces of water a day? That is excessive and will cause more problems than any lemon could.
  • prudism
    prudism Posts: 149 Member
    I put cucumber slices in my water, AM I DOOMED?!


    hahahaha lollollo

    low survival rate as far as i know
  • baileybiddles
    baileybiddles Posts: 457 Member
    It should be fine, but I hope you're not including this concoction into your 8 glasses a day. Once you put anything into water it is NOT water...it is a water-based beverage and does not count!!

    In what WORLD is 48 ounces of WATER plus a little bit of lemon juice NOT water? Or is this sarcasm?
  • shimmergal
    shimmergal Posts: 380 Member
    my ancestors having been doing this for years and they have no problem with their teeth. Upon awake, have warm water (2 cups) with fresh lime/lemon juice and 1tsp of honey. Like other folks mentioned, it is supposed to help the liver detox/cleanse before it is put to work.

    I asked my dentist about the enamel part and she mentioned that it is no problem if we dilute the juice in water. The problem comes when you bite into a lemon/lime and kind of suck/chew on it.

    cheers!
  • 58Rock
    58Rock Posts: 176 Member
    Starting the day out with a mug of warm water and the juice of half a lemon. It’s so simple and the benefits are just too good to ignore. Warm water with lemon:

    1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in Vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C is great for fighting colds and potassium stimulates brain and nerve function and helps control blood pressure.

    2. Balances pH: Lemons are an incredibly alkaline food, believe it or not. Yes, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). As you wellness warriors know, an alkaline body is really the key to good health.

    3. Helps with weight loss: Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster. And my experience is that when I start the day off right, it’s easier to make the best choices for myself the rest of the day.

    4. Aids digestion: The warm water serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and peristalsis – the waves of muscle contractions within the intestinal walls that keep things moving. Lemons and limes are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract.

    5. Acts as a gentle, natural diuretic: Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.

    6. Clears skin: The vitamin C helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well.

    7. Hyrdates the lymph system: This cup of goodness helps start the day on a hydrated note, which helps prevent dehydration (obviously) and adrenal fatigue. When your body is dehydrated, or deeply dehydrated (adrenal fatigue), it can’t perform all of it’s proper functions, which leads to toxic buildup, stress, constipation and the list goes on. Your adrenals happen to be two small glands that sit on top of your kidneys and along with your thyroid, they create energy. They also secrete important hormones, including aldosterone. Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by your adrenals that regulates water levels and the concentration of minerals, like sodium, in your body, helping you stay hydrated. Your adrenals are also responsible for regulating your stress response. So, the bottom line is that you really don’t want to mess with a deep state of dehydration!
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    It's fine if you can work from the toilet.
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    My almost 89 y/o grandmother drinks it daily, she has COPD and her doctor recommended it to help keep her lungs clear, it seems to be working. I've also read that it helps with digestion, though I agree the acidity can be tough on the tooth enamel

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