Is there a method to lose weight quickly and easily thanks to TikTok? Not quite.
Is there a magical potion that can melt away pounds? Isn't it true that everyone wants one? Well, thanks to TikTok's armchair wellness gurus, there's a rumoured wonder potion doing the rounds right now.
Lemon juice with a cup of coffee is gaining popularity as a weight-loss aid. All you have to do is drink the liquid and watch the pounds melt away!
The proposal is causing quite a stir on social media... and it's not just because of the caffeine in the coffee. The dieting remedy's videos have been viewed by tens of millions of people (and counting).
Is adding lemon to coffee the key to losing weight? Let's find out from Beth Czerwony, RD, a registered dietician.
What is the definition of lemon coffee?
This drink's basic description — coffee with lemon — also doubles as an ingredient list. The most popular concoction appears to be half a lemon juice poured into a regular cup of black coffee.
The flavour isn't particularly appetising, which may explain why a hot cup of "lemon coffee" isn't on the menu at local cafés.
If you're not like curdled milk, don't attempt adding lemon juice to a latte. (Blech!)
In certain cultures, however, sweetened iced coffee has a culinary relationship to lemons. For example, mazagran is a drink that originated in Algeria about two centuries ago and is still popular in Portugal.
Is it true that the weight-loss promises are real?
The answer is straightforward: no. Czerwony adds that lemons don't have any specific fat-burning properties. Squeezing the fruit's pucker-inducing juice will not help you fit into smaller pants.
"That mode of action just does not exist," Czerwony argues. "There is nothing in lemon juice that will burn fat or cause a chemical reaction to do so." Regrettably, it isn't that simple."
So, how did this weight-loss tip using lemon in coffee come to be? Similar lemon-in-water allegations are most likely to blame.
Drinking a glass of water with a lemon slice is frequently recommended as a weight-loss aid. Lemons don't have any magical powers, thus this isn't one of them. It's more of a result of the water filling your stomach without causing any calories to be consumed.
"The water makes you feel fuller, which helps to suppress hunger impulses that make you want to eat," Czerwony adds.
Coffee has a similar appetite-suppressing effect, as well as a caffeine rush that speeds up your metabolism. But, according to Czerwony, good eating plans aren't constructed around drinking coffee — with or without lemon.
Is it beneficial to add lemon to coffee?
Lemons offer several beneficial nutritional properties. Lemons, like many citrus fruits, are a good source of vitamin C. Lemons contain citric acid, which may aid digestion and reduce the risk of kidney stones. Lemons also have a zing to them in terms of flavour.
"Lemons are a wonderful fruit," Czerwony says. "When it comes to weight loss, they're just not miraculous."
The dangers of putting lemon in coffee
Due to the high quantities of citric acid in lemon juice, it can occasionally induce heartburn, especially if you have a history of acid reflux. With enough time and volume, that acid may likewise be tough on dental enamel.
But what's the biggest danger of putting lemon in your coffee? Czerwony warns, "You're probably going to destroy a wonderful cup of coffee."
Is it worthwhile to try lemon coffee?
According to Czerwony, people are continually seeking for the "one thing" that will make a difference when it comes to the number on the scale. For a brief while, chia seeds drew my attention. The same goes for grapefruit and apple cider vinegar.
"I see why these weight-loss fads catch on," Czerwony adds. "They're made from natural ingredients found in our kitchens, and they offer certain health advantages." They appear to be viable options.
"However, if these ideas were tested and true, everyone would have been successful doing them for a long time." When it comes to weight loss, the fact is that there are no fast answers."
What about putting lemon in your coffee to help you slim down? Czerwony says, "It's not something I'd suggest." "So, unless you enjoy the flavour for some reason, I'd avoid the TikTok craze."
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