A wellness expert suggests adding lemon juice to coffee for potential weight loss benefits
London: January is that time when many folks start thinking about losing those extra pounds. A wellness expert has shared a neat little tip that might help you out.
A TikTok user, Toprecipes1, recently posted a video claiming that a simple household item, costing just 30p, could be the key to weight loss. The idea? Just add a splash of lemon juice to your morning coffee.
It sounds a bit wild, right? But the video explains how to do it. You’ll need three lemons. Cut them in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl. Then, toss the peels into a saucepan with two teaspoons of coffee and two cinnamon sticks. Add half a litre of water, cover it up, and let it boil for five minutes.
According to the video, coffee is great for boosting metabolism, so it works well in this mix. Once it’s ready, strain the liquid into a container, pour yourself a cup, and add a tablespoon of that lemon juice you squeezed earlier.
Drink this on an empty stomach every day for a week, and remember, no sweeteners allowed! Since the video went up, it’s been getting tons of views and comments, with many people eager to give it a shot.
But does lemon juice really help with weight loss? Experts say while coffee might help, there’s no solid proof that lemon juice makes a difference. Still, some people swear by it.
There’s not much scientific research backing the lemon-coffee combo, but some studies suggest that coffee can aid weight loss. For example, a 2023 study found that people with metabolic syndrome who started drinking coffee regularly lost some abdominal fat. But they were also following a Mediterranean diet and exercising more.
It seems the compounds in coffee might help with fat cell growth and metabolism. Meanwhile, some folks drink lemon water to help with weight loss too.
Another study showed that drinking water before meals could help you eat less, which might aid in losing weight. And while lemon detox diets can help, it’s mostly because they cut down on calories.
As always, it’s smart to check with a healthcare professional before trying new weight loss tricks. The NHS points out that our bodies need energy from calories to function properly.
To keep your weight stable, you need to eat as many calories as you burn. If you eat more or less, you might gain or lose weight.
The NHS recommends about 2,500 calories for the average man and 2,000 for the average woman, but these are just rough estimates and can change based on various factors.
When setting your personal goals, think about your age, weight, height, and how active you are. And definitely get professional advice before making big changes to your diet.
