Honey water weight loss has 4 pitfalls to beware of!
We often hear about friends using honey water for weight loss, and honey water is a popular weight loss method. The fatty acids in honey promote intestinal movement, while its rich vitamins and minerals help adjust the digestive system, remove toxins from the body, and relieve constipation. Honey can help with weight loss because it has a low calorie content and has a good weight loss effect. However, some people have misconceptions about using honey water for weight loss, and using it improperly can negatively affect their health. Below, I will introduce four misconceptions about using honey water for weight loss:
Misconception 1: Drinking 30-60 minutes before bed
Drinking a cup of honey water 30-60 minutes before bed, meaning the first cup before bed is honey water, is not recommended! The reason is that drinking honey water at this time will cause the blood sugar to rise quickly, how can it relieve the symptoms of low blood sugar at night? At the same time, cells are already dehydrated when sleeping, and the blood is more viscous, so drinking honey water will thicken the blood further, which is not conducive to preventing cardiovascular problems. Therefore, elderly people or those with abnormal cholesterol levels are more suitable for drinking plain water. Only by abandoning these two "first" points can honey's better nutritional value be effectively utilized. Misconception 2: Different ways of drinking depending on body type
People with hot body types can use cold water, while people with cold body types should use warm water to drink, otherwise they may have diarrhea!
In addition, honey water contains various vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, which have certain effects on beautification, relieving constipation, etc. After drinking plain water in the morning, the body is relatively clean, and it is more beneficial to consume honey to maximize its health benefits. To avoid affecting appetite, honey can be eaten directly or with
bread etc. It can also be mixed withyogurt and fruit/vegetable juice, etc. The time can be arranged according to the needs, except for the two "first" times. Therefore, by abandoning these two "first" points in honey water, its nutritional value will be better. Misconception 3: Drinking on an empty stomach in the morning
Drinking a cup of honey water on an empty stomach in the morning is not recommended.
The reason is that honey water contains sugar, which is not simply water, and after drinking, the fructose in honey needs to be metabolized by the body to be absorbed and utilized asglucose, which will lose the function of the first cup of plain water to clean the body's internal environment.Honey as the first cup of water cannot effectively supplement the body's cells with water, and the kidneys will slow down the excretion of urine, which reduces the detoxification effect. At this time, there are no toxins in the body, and then new high-quality (honey) substances are introduced, so the new substances and the overnight metabolic waste are mixed, resulting in a metabolic absorption process of new and old substances, which cannot effectively obtain the nutritional value of honey, and the second metabolic process is also not conducive to health. Therefore, it is better to drink plain water first and then drink honey after 10 minutes, which can maximize the nutritional value of honey.
Misconception 4: Drinking too muchDo not exceed 10-30g
Summer is a good season to drink honey, as long as you do not exceed 10-30g (approximately 1-3 tablespoons) per day, you can stay cool, detoxify, prevent heatstroke, and help with bowel movements.
Warm tips: Honey should not be taken warm or hot, as this will destroy vitamins and deactivate enzymes, reducing the original nutritional value of honey. It is best to use plain water to drink honey!
Summer is the best time to drink honey, as long as you consume no more than 10-30g (about 1-3 tablespoons) in a day, it can help you cool down, detoxify, prevent heatstroke, and promote bowel movements.
Warm tips: Honey should not be taken warm or hot, as it will destroy vitamins and deactivate enzymes, reducing its original nutritional value. It is best to consume honey with cold water.
