Honey and Lemon Water

[maggie409 765]

I have recently read alot of articles touting the amazing health benefits of drinking a warm cup of honey/lemon Water first thing every morning that I decided to give it a try. The recipe that I have gotten from the Internet is the juice from 1/2 a lemon and 1 tablespoon of organic honey mixed in 8 oz of warm Water. The supposed major benefits are better regularity, it fends off common colds, and helps speed the weight loss process.

I have only been doing this for 1 week but so far I have been MORE irregular than usual. I have been having unusual problems with Constipation. Also for the first time in 3 months since my surgery, I gained weight this last week. I haven't had a cold, but I am not generally susceptible to colds.

I know I probably need to give it a little longer. I don't figure 1 week is an adequate test period. But, I am also very uneasy about the 20 gr of carbs that come with the tablespoon of honey.

I would be curious to know if others have tried this supposed wonder concoction and what your experience is with the honey/lemon water? At this point, my opinion is be cautious of the hype.

[katladee 156]

I haven't tried it myself but I would be willing to bet it is the honey putting the weight on! Water and lemon alone won't. Curious to find out if it does work for you though. Keep us posted!

[DeLiGhTfUlLy DeTeRmInEd 45]

My sister has lost alot of weight doing that but she holds the honey. Give it a try.

[liannatx 897]

I would just try the warm lemon Water. There are many many articles on the benefits of drinking a warm glass of Water with lemon squeezed in it first thing in the morning. I drink my ice water with lemon in it all the time, it is a good Vitamin C boost and tastes fresh to me!

[Elode 8,093]

Drink Smooth Move tea. It's natural and won't cause all that but you will go!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Drinking lemon Water will have the same effect. A small amount of honey doesn't hurt, especially if its raw honey, but for those of us who can't do artificial sweeteners, those are added sugar calories that could go elsewhere.

I often have a glass of Water with lemon or a capful of Braggs apple cider vinegar. The acidity causes a alkaline effect that some believe inactivates some of the digestive enzymes that break down carbs into sugar. It supposed to also help breakdown fat so you "pass it" which is why it may help with Constipation.