Lemon juice and hot water may help you lose weight

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Many people believe in the health benefits of a glass of hot water and lemon juice first thing in the morning.

Before the advent of modern medicine people often had to make do with home remedies to stay healthy. Some of these were weird and wonderful like the notion that wrapping dirty socks around your neck would cure a sore throat. Others, however, were actually quite effective like applying black tea to sunburn. (The tannins soothe the skin, reduce peeling and encourage a healthy tan.)

One of the most enduring home remedies is the lemon and hot water cure. Most people drink the juice of half a lemon in a glass of warm water, sometimes adding a teaspoon or two of honey. This is usually done on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.

Weight loss


According to The Lemon Juice Diet by Theresa Cheung: “The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to eliminate toxins from the body and keep your liver and digestive system healthy. In particular, poor digestion hinders weight loss by stopping the body getting the nutrients it needs to burn fat and by causing a build up of toxins in the bloodstream that slows down metabolism. That’s where lemon juice and peel comes to the rescue. Adding these ingredients to our diet will help to improve our digestive system and encourage our liver to function at its best.”

Lemons in the kitchen


Lemons probably originated in India and were brought to the West by Roman traders two thousand years ago. The zest of lemon in the kitchen brings out the flavour of just about any food, and we’re all familiar with the slice of lemon served with seafood. 

Lemons and limes became famous in the seventeen hundreds when it was found that they cured sailors of scurvy. Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C and became known for causing bleeding gums and loosening teeth among seafarers.

Many benefits


  • Here are some of the many benefits of lemon juice and hot water: 
  • It is a digestive aid and helps the body to eliminate toxins.
  • A glass of lemon juice and water contains hardly any calories.
  • It stimulates your immune system.
  • Lemons have an alkalising effect on the body.
  • Lemons are a great source of vitamin C which helps the body to build collagen and fight diseases like the common cold.
  • They also contain significant amounts of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and citric acid.
  • Lemon juice prevents the growth of bacteria.
  • It helps to eliminate uric acid, thereby reducing inflammation and pain in joints.
  • Lemon juice helps to strengthen the liver.
  • Although it is acidic it can help to relieve heartburn.
  • It can help to prevent the formation of wrinkles and acne.
  • Lemon juice can help prevent eye problems.
  • It can also help the stomach produce digestive juices.
  • Lemon juice can, however, damage the enamel on teeth. It is therefore better to drink it through a straw and/or rinse your mouth after enjoying a glass of this healthy beverage. 

Scientific proof


If you're not entirely convinced of the health benefits of lemon juice and hot water and want scientific proof, read Evaluation of the Phytonutrients and Vitamins Content of Citrus Fruits.

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