It is an ideal thirst quencher that you are looking for on a sweltering day. It is a miracle drink for those who want to lose some extra pounds. It is also your favorite drink after a nasty hangover. You guessed it, we're talking about a glass of the versatile and ever-so lemon water. The refreshing drink is a delicious, low-calorie alternative to your sugary and carbonated drinks. This is one of the main reasons why experts recommend drinking lemon water for diabetics. Diabetes is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. Diabetes currently affects more than 425 million people worldwide. It is not easy to reverse the condition. Lack of proper care, medication and late diagnosis can make diabetes treatment even more difficult. Your diet plays a crucial role in controlling your blood sugar levels. Diabetics should abstain from refined carbohydrates and take foods and drinks rich in fiber and antioxidants.A plain glass of lemon water can also be a good addition to your diabetes diet. Here's how you do it.
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Diabetes Management: Why Diabetics Should Drink Lemon Water Regularly?
Lemon water may not directly affect your blood sugar levels or cause them to drop, but it can certainly help prevent premature spikes. The easy-to-make drink is very low in carbohydrates and calories and keeps you hydrated, which is very important for diabetics. Diabetics are at risk for dehydration because higher-than-normal blood sugar levels deplete your body of fluids. Lemon is full of soluble fiber, which does not break down easily and ensures a slow release of sugar into the bloodstream. Soluble fiber also helps keep the heart healthy by regulating cholesterol and stabilizing blood pressure. Lemons are richly packed with vitamin C. The American Diabetes Association calls citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges and grapefruit "Diabetes Superfoods." Lemons are full of fiber, vitamin C, folic acid and potassium, which will support a healthy diet for diabetes patients. A study published in the journal 'Advances in Nutrition' revealed that naringin, a chemical compound found in lemons and other citrus fruits, may have anti-diabetic properties. It was an animal study on rats.
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Squeezing lemon juice and drinking it with water may not meet your daily recommended intake of fiber or vitamin C. But it's still a better deal than the soft drinks you find on the market, full of empty calories and sugar. Make sure you don't add sugar to your lemon water if you make it at home. It is best to consume it early in the morning on an empty stomach.
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