Benefits of Drinking a Mixture of Lemon and Honey for Health

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About two years ago, on Instagram the #honeylemonshot hashtag started to bust. This hashtag has attracted attention in Indonesia. There is one celebrity beauty blogger who always wears this hashtag when uploading photos of lemons and honey. Inevitably, Andra Alodita via Instagram is one of the pioneers of the famous mixture of honey and lemon to drink every morning. Andra wrote on her personal blog, that she was inspired by the father who always drank honey and lemon every morning.

The mixture of honey and lemon drinks is actually quite well known overseas as a healthy lifestyle. A mixture of honey and lemon is thought to have many benefits, one of which is to strengthen the immune system.

What are the benefits of drinking honey and lemon in the morning?

The following are claims from the benefits of honey and lemon mixture:

Lose weight. Who is not tempted by these benefits? Drinking honey and lemon in the morning is believed to destroy fat. Even so, don't just consume honey and lemon, it must be accompanied by a healthier diet.
Prevent urinary tract infections. This is because honey has an antibacterial function and can kill germs that cause infection. Honey and lemon ingredients can clear the urethra.
Cleanse the liver from poisons. When we take various drugs and alcohol, the liver will work faster and will damage its function over time. The liver also needs to be cleansed to prevent diseases that can damage the liver. Drinking a mixture of honey and lemon can help cleanse toxins.
Cleanses the digestive tract. Honey and lemon serve as detox devices because honey has an antibacterial function.
Making the body not easily hurt. Lemon and honey are believed to make the body fresher because it can increase the body's immunity.

Have the benefits of honey and lemon been proven?

Lemon contains bioflavonoids which are included in antioxidants. Lemon can also be used to treat cough and flu, hearing problems, and also problems with kidney stones. Kidney clothes are recommended for drinking lemon because it can increase citric acid in the urine. In addition, drinking lemon can launch urination.

While honey has as many benefits as lemon. Drinking honey every day can make the body healthier and fresher. Honey is also known to have benefits to cure allergies, coughs, asthma, diarrhea, and other digestive problems. Even honey can also be used for external treatment, such as skin problems or on hot skin.

From the explanation above, is it true that the mixture of lemon and honey taken in the morning has great benefits? According to Audrey Dharmanto, Bsc., RD., LD to Fimela, lemons do have many benefits, as well as honey. However, according to Audrey, there is not enough research evidence to justify all the claims of benefits from the honey and lemon mixture. Therefore, Audrey recommends consuming just the right amount. In addition, according to nutritionist Naini Setalvad, quoted by The Health Site, there is no research that says lemon and honey can reduce weight.

How to make a mixture of honey and lemon

Although some studies have not sufficiently proven its efficacy, lemon and honey alone if consumed separately have many benefits. There is nothing wrong with drinking a mixture of honey and lemon in the morning, provided you don't have stomach and intestinal problems, because lemon is one of the ingredients that can irritate the stomach. If you are interested in applying this herb, here are ways you can do it,

Take a glass of warm water, then add one teaspoon of honey and half a lemon slice. Do not be accompanied by drinking coffee and tea. This recipe is quoted from The Health Site. Or, you can follow the recipe of Andra Alodita who consumes honey and lemon without mixing with warm water, but drinks warm water afterwards. Good luck!

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