Losing weight has never been nice, between the strict diets and the endless cramps, it's really hard to keep your motivation to the end. Fortunately for you, there are natural foods that can help you speed up your slimming process. Lemon is one of them.
First advice of dieticians and nutritionists in terms of weight loss, lemon has more of a benefit in its pulp. Here's how it can help you lose weight.
Lemon has an appetite suppressant effect
Lemon is an excellent source of fiber, especially not soluble like pectin. Fiber has a satiety effect which reduces the amount of food you eat. The less food you eat, the less lipids and carbohydrates you take. In addition, this will allow you to limit your snacks between meals.
Lemon limits the accumulation of fats
Lemon is a good source of antioxidants, especially polyphenols. They help to limit weight gain and fat accumulation in your body. It also contains a high concentration of vitamin C, a vitamin necessary for the synthesis of norepinephrine. The latter is a neurotransmitter whose role is to limit the storage of fat.
Lemon water, it's an almost magical ally
Its lemony taste encourages you to hydrate enough. Good hydration helps protect your kidneys, which are one of the most important emunctory organs (which eliminate toxins) in your body and help you lose weight. Lemon water is also rich in electrolytes such as sodium and magnesium in the lemon, a drop in the level of the latter leads to heart palpitations, muscle cramps, and confusion as well as headaches. The loss of electrolytes occurs mainly when the body is led to evacuate sweat especially during heat and after physical exercise. Moisturizing with lemon water will allow you to perform better during your session and supports your weight loss.
Lemon regulates the sugar level in your blood
Lemon is a valuable asset for reducing the blood sugar level with its hypoglycemic effect that is conferred by the pectin it contains. Did you know that the regulation of the glycemic index avoids snacking between meals? This citrus fruit is full of health benefits, it also contains flavonoids, antioxidant components that prevent the accumulation of bad cholesterol and protect you at the same time against the onset of diseases and cardiovascular disorders.
Theresa Cheung's lemon diet for weight loss
Author of The Lemon Juice Diet, Theresa Cheung is a dietician and pays special attention to lemon. In her book, she explains, that before starting a diet, it is necessary to start with a detox cure, taking 1 day of lemon pepper water with cayenne pepper and some honey or maple syrup. Thus, this drink will accelerate the evacuation of toxins and better prepare the body for the lemon diet. And for your plan to be effective, you need to introduce some principles every day:
- Day 1: Start your day with lemon water and take care to drink at least 8 glasses of water to stimulate your digestion
- Day 2: Eat 5 fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C to activate the metabolism of your lipids. Do not forget to take lemon water.
- Day 3: Regulate the proportions of sugars you take by squeezing the juice of half a lemon into your dishes.
- Day 4: Avoid taking processed or sweet foods.
- Day 5: Take seeds, nuts and fish rich in omega 3
- Day 6: Take whole seeds, fruits and vegetables.
- Day 7: Adopt good habits to eat, chew gently, do not eat when you are tired and avoid eating in front of you your screen.
Example of a typical plan day
Start your day with a glass of lemon water.
- Breakfast: Fruit salad + Greek yogurt with a tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Snack: a handful of unsalted almonds + a fruit juice diluted in water.
- Lunch: a vegetable soup, a slice of wholemeal bread with goat cheese.
- Snack: ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes and oatmeal.
- Dinner: Grilled salmon with lemon and olive oil and sautéed greens.
This typical menu is to be followed for 7 days. It will allow you to lose up to 4 pounds safely
Caution:
It is not recommended to take lemon in case of burns or stomach ulcers, and in case of citrus allergies. Also, it is recommended not to brush your teeth, just after consuming lemon juice, so as not to damage tooth enamel.
