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Does a glass of lemon water every morning help in reducing weight?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Better: Better than high calorie drinks! no doubt about it. Interestingly, o calorie drinks with additives have a similar risk of diabetes mellitus compared to sugar drinks. Therefore real pressed lemon water - water and a fresh lemon - are much better.

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Answered 6/10/2012

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