Many people drink a glass of (warm) water with the juice of a squeezed lemon in the morning before breakfast. It's claimed to shrink your stomach, causing you to eat less throughout the day. Fact or fiction?
Whether you lose weight from it or not, it's definitely good for you.
Boosting your metabolism
Unless the glass of water with lemon juice replaces a high-calorie drink like a cappuccino or a glass of juice, you won't lose weight from this morning ritual. What it *is* good for: your metabolism. Drinking a glass of water (with or without lemon) in the morning gets your metabolism going.
Bloated stomach
If you feel bloated, eating or drinking a citrus fruit can help. Plus, a little extra vitamin C never hurts, of course. Make sure you drink your daily glass of lemon water with a straw, though: otherwise, you'll damage your tooth enamel. This article was written by Emma. Emma (32) is a hobby chef and knows a lot about healthy and delicious food. From her kitchen in Haarlem, she makes the tastiest recipes for herself and her toddler, naturally in line with the NewFysic method. Weekly, she inspires with a new recipe or fun tip that makes the path to a healthy lifestyle fun and easier. Photo: Yasuo Takeuchi via Unsplash
