A simple drink made from lemon and ginger could give weight loss efforts a significant boost, according to health experts. Both ingredients are known for appetite suppression, hydration, and vitamin C content.
Healthline recommends squeezing lemon into ginger tea or other ginger-based drinks two or three times a day to maximise these benefits. Alternatively, homemade ginger juice with lemon and a natural sweetener like honey can help offset the strong ginger flavour.
Lemon acts as an appetite suppressant and may help stabilise blood sugar levels, while ginger contains gingerols and shogaols, compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Though not directly reducing weight, ginger can prolong feelings of fullness and support digestion and exercise.
A small 2013 study linked ginger consumption to weight loss in overweight men, specifically by reducing hunger. However, those with gallbladder disease, pregnant or nursing women, and individuals on blood-thinning medication should consult a doctor before consuming ginger.
