Factors you need to know if you’re drinking lemon water for weight loss

People nowadays have a trend to start their day by drinking water with lemon for their weight loss plans.

Not only for your weight loss, but the lemon water has many positive things for your health as the squeezed lemon delivers a solid dose of cancer-fighting antioxidants besides being rich with energy-boosting vitamin C. Plus.

Replacing sugar-packed juices and bottled teas with plain old lemon water is a great way to cut back on calories to achieve your weight loss plan.

But be careful!, there are some factors you have to know if you drink lemon water as part of your weight loss plan.

Here are some side effects you have to put in mind while drinking your lemony H2o:

Heartburn

Too much lemon water could leave your chest on fire, says NYC-based nutritionist Jackie Ballou, R.D. “Lemon is one of the most acidic fruits, so if you’re prone to heartburn, this could definitely trigger an episode,” says Ballou.

Damaged Enamel

Lemon fanatics need to watch their teeth, too—the acid in lemon can wear away at the protective enamel on your chompers, which can lead to cavities or other tooth sensitivities. (Try using a straw or drinking the beverage quickly to cut back on the amount of acid that hits your teeth.)

“You don’t want to be sipping lemon water all day long like it’s a replacement for your regular H2o,” says Ballou. Without a rinse of straight-up water the acid can sit on your teeth and do more harm, she says. For most people, a cup or two a day is fine.

Beverage Boredom

Nothing against lemons (swear we’re not sour—ha), but there’s a whole other world of infused flavors out there.

While you might have to cut back on your lemon water habit, there are a few weight-loss boosting drinks out there that won’t wreck your teeth or have you pounding antacids.

Source: Women’s Health