How do I Melt Fat With Water & Lemon?

A Japanese study published in the November 2008 issue of the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition found that chemical substances present in lemons can help stimulate weight loss and suppress weight gain. For three months, the study tracked the results of mice grouped into high-fat diets, low-fat diets and high-fat diets including lemon polyphenols extracted from lemon peel. According to the study, "body weight gain, fat pad accumulation, the development of hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and insulin resistance were significantly suppressed by lemon polyphenols."

Things You'll Need

• 8 oz. warm water
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

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  Combine 8 oz. of warm water and 2 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice. Drink this every morning to help stimulate the digestive system and flush out impurities. Toxin buildup can prevent the body from fully absorbing nutrients; when your body absorbs nutrients more efficiently, it will require less food and your appetite may decrease.

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  Drink this mixture before meals for optimal digestion. According to a December 2007 Daily Mail article titled "Lose weight for Christmas with the Lemon Juice Diet," lemon juice helps "stimulate stomach juices" to improve digestion and "lower the impact of any meal on your blood sugar."

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  Drink lemon water to improve calcium absorption and burn fat. According to the previously cited Daily Mail article, lemon juice boosts the digestive system's acidity and "helps the body absorb calcium, which is then stored in fat cells." The story adds, "Research has shown that the more calcium there is in a fat cell, the more fat the cells burn."