Harmful effects of drinking coconut lemon water instead of meals

Before information shared online about weight loss and body detoxification with coconut lemon water, experts from the Institute of Nutrition gave advice on how to use coconut lemon water without affecting health.

According to experts from the Institute of Nutrition, coconut lemonade is a combination of fresh coconut water and fresh lemon juice. This is a popular beverage because of its cool taste and refreshing feeling.

Coconut lemon water should not be used to completely replace main meals.

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Coconut lemonade is a low-calorie drink, 220 ml of fresh coconut water contains only about 46 kcal, while lemon juice contains almost no significant calories. In addition, coconut lemonade also replenishes electrolytes well (contains potassium, sodium, magnesium); provides vitamin C and some minerals; aids digestion and reduces feelings of fullness; the mild alkalinity of lemon combined with coconut water helps to gently detoxify the body.

However, if you use coconut lemon juice to replace meals to lose weight, it can cause harmful effects on your health due to nutritional deficiencies because it does not provide protein, lipids, and carbohydrates to meet daily activities. Prolonged lack of protein and energy can cause metabolic disorders in the body. In addition, lemon is acidic, if you drink it on an empty stomach or too much, it can affect the stomach and cause digestive disorders. For people with hyperkalemia or kidney failure, regular use of coconut lemon juice can lead to electrolyte disorders.

Losing weight by fasting and replacing it with coconut lemon water (fresh coconut water with 2-3 lemons added) can lead to overeating later due to lack of nutrition in the body, causing weight gain again.

Therefore, coconut lemon juice should not be used to completely replace main meals, experts emphasize.

The best time to take it might be in the morning after a snack or 30 minutes before a meal to create a feeling of fullness.

You can mix 200 - 300 ml of coconut water with the juice of 1/2 lemon. Avoid squeezing too much lemon as it will affect your stomach. Do not add sugar or honey as it can increase energy and blood sugar if used for a long time.

Experts from the Institute of Nutrition further noted: Balanced and reasonable nutrition combined with a healthy lifestyle helps improve health. To lose weight effectively and safely, you should consult a doctor or nutritionist to have a scientific diet, lifestyle, and exercise regimen that is suitable for each person's body.

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