Since we started blogging about the health benefits of lemon water I have received lots of questions from people wondering if it is ok to put a spoonful of honey into their lemon water to sweeten it up (as recommended on other websites and a few books).
The short answer is no.
Honey is obviously sugar, and although ‘natural’ - the effect on the body is the detrimental whether sugar is natural or not.
Sorry guys! But hey, lemon water doesnt taste that bad anyway does it?
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Hi,
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DEAR FRIEND hONEY IS NOT SUGAR
HONEY and sugar are sweet but they are not the same substrance,. infact they act in our body in opposite ways. sugar adds fat buit honey helps in burning fat.. consult with any ayurvedic doctors and you will get more info about it ..
Hi RK
Thanks for your provocative, if somewhat patronizing comment.
You’re right, they’re not the same substance. Quite. When you refer to ’sugar’ I presume you’re talking about normal, white, granulated sugar, which is predominantly derived from sugar cane or beet. This substance is largely sucrose, lactose, glucose and fructose.
Honey actually IS sugar. Honey is made up from fructose, sucrose and glucose. Sugar (in the form of fructose etc) is what gives it its sweetness.
I think the point you are trying to make is that not all sugars have the same effect in the body - which is true in many respects, most importantly they don’t all give the same ‘peak’ as some are metabolised quicker than others.
However, sugar is sugar is sugar from an acid/alkaline point of view. All sugar fuels the overgrowth of yeasts and harmful acid microforms in the body like petrol feeds a fire.
All sugars are fermented in the blood and this is disasterous if you are trying to lose weight or solve any other health issue.
Consult with any blood microscopist or hematologogist and they will give you more info too!
Cheers
Ross
p.s. this is not to say that I do not have huge respect for Ayurveda doctors and I have learned HEAPS from Ayurveda
Hi Ross,
Thanks so much for all your time. I just wanted to say that I drink hot water with lemon, turmeric, honey everyday. I did not realize honey had an acidic effect, thanks for letting me know. I add the turmeric as I heard it is a great liver cleanser and also great for inflammtions. I am forgot what cinnamon is good for but i know it is good. I also add apple cider vinegar once only in the morning. I know that that is acidic and that is why i add only once. I am not drinking this to loose weight but rather for alkalize my body. Many thanks for all your time and effort.
Hi Ayat
No worries - thanks for the positive feedback - I really appreciate it!
I wouldn’t worry too much about the apple cider vinegar just for now - remember, it is not about whether a substance is acid outside of the body, it is about whether the substance has an alkalising effect on the body once consumed.
I will try to find out more - but stick with it for now!
Cheers
Ross
You are doing a great job Ross.
That’s all I wanna say.
Hello again,
Thanks so much for your reply. I really appreciate your time and effort. From what i understood the apple cider vinegar does has an alkalizing effect on the body but I am sure and you would know better. I was told that most of the fruits and vegetables are alkalizing - blueberries are acidic inside the body. Many thanks again,
Ayat
hello ross,
i would like you to answer one query as to how long should i take this honey and lime in lukewarm water.
Hi Jincy
I’m not meaning to be rude but I am literally not going to answer that. Read the blog post and then ask me a valid question.
Cheers
Ross
Hi again Ayat
There is no real agreement on the apple cider vinegar thing, but I believe it does have some merit. Certainly taking it in moderation can help, as like most things - everything in moderation is ok.
Indeed almost all vegetables are alkalising, but fruit is another matter. Due to the high sugar content of most fruit, only really lemons, limes, avocado, grapefruit and tomato are really alkalising. The others are ok for a treat - but don’t eat too much!
Here is a page that might help: http://www.energiseforlife.com/list_of_alkaline_foods.php
Thank you very much Ross,
Ayat
Hi Ross,
Many people ask: Isn’t honey a type of sugar? Does it not add any weight? Won’t the calories in honey negate your weight loss efforts?
You are right - honey contains sugar. But unlike refined sugar, honey contains vitamins and minerals too. Normally, to digest sugar, the vitamins and minerals stored in body are utilized, rendering the body devoid of these nutrients. These nutrients are essential to dissolve fats and cholesterol. Thus when you eat too much sugar, you tend to increase weight not just because of the calories, but due to lack of vitamins and minerals. On the contrary, honey being a good source of nutrients, helps you in reducing weight.
Hi Bharath
I have to respectfully disagree. Honey is sugar, and sugar is sugar. No matter what the source of sugar it wreaks absolute havoc on the body. That there are nutrients wrapped in sugar makes no difference.
It is like saying that drinking vitamin-enriched whiskey is ok, because there are vitamins in it.
I agree that the nutrients are good, but the carrier (honey) is not. A shame, because it is tasty, but true.
Ross
Hi, I take a glass of warm water mix with the juice of half a lemon evey morning. Thereafter, I will take my cereals with milk. Thus, I was wondering can I take milk immediately before/after taking lemon water?
If not, what is best taken for breakfast after my lemon water.
hi ross
just wondering, my daughter eats limes and lemons like you would and orange. she would eat this daily if i let her. is this dangerous to her health?? also if i drink lemon in water every morning will this eventually turn my body more alkaline or will i have to do more for this to happen.
many thanks
michelle
i am increasing my weight 3 months back i am in 51 kg and know this month is 60 kg i am going on increasing my weight i am have lime water with a one spone of honey in early in the morning in emty stomoch is that reduce my weight either there is any other way to reduce my weight please let me know
Hi ross…
Couldnt tell you enough on what a great job your doing…My question is ive been drinking water and lime first thing in the morning as well as during the day..i exercise for on the treadmill for about 30 min…now i must say that i have been using the bathroom regularly..which is a good thing because being away at school the caf food is toooo fattening. Now with exercise and eating right as well as drinking water and lemon do you think i’ll lose the weight?..and is it healther that im drinking this throughtout the day??
Hi,
Thank Ross for all the helpful info.
I have a query about this… I have acid reflux problem. Is it ok for me to drink lemon with water in the morning (empty stomach)?
If not, what should I do?
Can I have coffee after that?
Thanks In advance.
Bandy.
Hi Ross,
when you say lemon water, do you mean lemon juice + water….
i know seems like a stupid question but i was just wondering.
Cheers Sam
Hi Sam
Thats it!
Check here for more info:
http://www.energiseforlife.com/wordpress/1002/lemon-water-alkalising-superstar
Cheers
Ross
Hi Ross,
Is it alright to take warm water with lemon juice EVERY morning. Is there any sight effect. I and my husband have both lost weight taking this for about 2-3 months. But I want to take it the right way and want to know how much lime juice and water should be mixed and should be taken at what frequency - everyday, alternate day or how many time a week etc. Please guide.
Khurshid
Is it true that the blood type force you to choose the type of food. I am AB+ and I found out that Orange and Bannaba is not allowed to my blood type
Please advice. Thanks and best regards
hello ,,
i wanna know whether drinkin honey wil increase weight or not?
suggest me
Hi Amgad
I personally don’t believe in the blood type diet.
Ross
Hi Khurshid
I don’t know of any side effects at all! It’s just water and lemon so it should be cool…
Ross
Hi Ross,
I would just like to say that all the info u r offering is great!! keep up the good work !!
I brought 1L of lemon+honey juice to the office to drink everyday for abt 2 wks and I lost abt 2.5kgs without any serious dieting…no idea what or how the juice helped though…all i know is it works for me
Hey eclaire
That’s great news! If I had to put my money somewhere then I’d say it’s your increased hydration and alkalinity of the lemon that is helping!
Either way - awesome result!
Have a great weekend
Ross
hey ross
how are you doing
can i have your personal email id
thanks
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stop drinking lemon water with honey will gain weight ?
Drinking honey with lime juice during day time after food Increases obesity/body wiight?
Is one cup of warm water with a squeeze of lemon and a little sugar bad for one’s teeth?
The juice from a lemon and lime mixed with hot water, honey and cayenne pepper will take care of influenza (all types) and any other infection that resides in the mucous membrane of the stomach.
That is simply not true. Alkaline drinks such as water with lemon can help to boost your immune system, but it will absolutely not ‘take care’ of influenza. Honey will also sigificantly raise the yeast, fungi and mold in the body, significantly compromising the immune system. You really shouldnt make such sweeping statements about an issue as sensitive as this!
I would like to reduce my weight,Is it safe to take honey & lemon juice in either cold water or hot water in early morning?pls suggest in what kind of water in have use?
If so in what quantity?
Can drinking cool water with honey every morning reduce weight or not. Can u plz help me..
Hi Ruby
As my article you’re responding to actually states - honey is not a good idea.
Thanks
Ross
Hi Ross.
Thanks for the time and effort you put into your I have really enjoyed reading this. It seems like the lemon or citric acid breaks down the fats as per the Kerbs Cycle. How ever my question to you would be is it better to take the Lemon and water or citric acid in a hydrated version. Is the a benefit to taking citric acid in a natural form.
Kind Regards
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“Lemon juice in hot water has been widely advocated as a daily laxative and preventive of the common cold, but daily doses have been found to erode the enamel of the teeth. Prolonged use will reduce the teeth to the level of the gums.” — http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/lemon.html#Other%20Uses
Hey Teohanhui!
Thanks for taking the time not only to research but to share. I believe that there are a lot of things that can erode the teeth, and acid is always the problem. However, the acid effect of sugary drinks, caffeine and high sugar foods is FAR more problematic. If it is a major concern you can always wash your mouth out after drinking or just have another glass of plain water. Or even better, water with highly alkaline pH drops in it.
I personally feel that it really is a minor concern.
Either way, I hope this helps put your mind at ease!
Ross
pl advice me or give me some benite if i take hot lemon water with honey.
can i reduce my weight by talking in early morning????????? is that right that some one tell me by this water my skine will be get harm pls suggest me .
hey ross,
i’m 16 years old and have a height of about 165 cms. what would u suggest my ideal weight should be?? also after some thorough reading, i figured out that honey has vitamins and minerals and several other essential things.. but isnt it sugar at the end of the day??? does it really cut that fat which is stored in the body??
also, what do u think is more effective - honey+lime water OR cinnamon+honey+water ???
hope to hear from u soon…
thanks in advance
Hi,
My Brother is Weighing 128 kg of weight with height of 5′ 10″.
He is having a Fatty Liver & because of that his SGPT levels is very high its about 199.
So please suggest me should he take Lemon Juice first thing in morning?
Also what kindda food he should have to get back his Liver Normal??
Plz help.
Shalini.
hiii ross
Ihave been taking honey ith lime ater at room temp.since 10 days and also doing some exercise .My weight did not come down yet .Please tell me when can i find result
Will adding Cinnamon, with Honey and Lemon help reduce fat.
Hi
A diet rich in vegetables, salads and plenty of water, combined with a solid aerobic and anaerobic exercise plan will help reduce fat.
Ross
Hi,
Is there any natural dite you would recommend to melt “visceral fat” around the abdomen?
TV
i m all confused !!!to take honey or not to reduce weight !!!
TV - you can’t spot reduce weight, weight comes off at a natural rate across your whole body.
Meghna - why??? why would you consume sugar to reduce weight? you reduce weight by eating a good diet and exercising, not by eating honey.
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