Why lemon water can be a tool in fasting ? | Dr Pal

Lemon water contains almost no calories and zero sugars, it doesn’t raise insulin levels
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The juice of a lemon has many benefits mostly due to its Vitamin C content.

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that the human body cannot produce naturally.

It boosts the immune system by participating in the immune cells' development which “kill” viral and bacterial infections

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights against free radicals that decreases inflammation in your body.

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Dr. Palaniappan Manickam MD, MPH
Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology | Epidemiologist
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[PPLVL]

Hi Dr, I weighed 115kgs back last year and started IF with your videos as a guide. i managed to lose approximately 40kgs within 1 year and now weigh 74 kgs. I strictly follow 20 hours of IF and now 18 hours. My eating habits changed drastically, and zero cravings. Thank you, Doc. From Malaysia

[tanugopi]

After watching your videos I am into time restricted feeding for 1 1/2 months. And have lost nearly around 2 kilos. And for the hospice patients your work and dedication in uploading videos is very inspiring. 100 year old Patti Amma is super. I have made a small contribution on my birthday.

[sumantamangg]

Intermittent fasting has changed my life. I managed to lose 18kg in a few months. My routine includes 5 pm dinner and 11 am breakfast. No sugar during the eating window and occasional snacks once or twice a week. I am at a point where I feel confident enough that my body weight is within my control, if I push just a little, I can easily lose 1.5-2 kg in a week. Never have I ever thought that my weight would be within my control.
16 to 18 hours fasting, stay calorie deficit, no sugar, minimum oily and processed foods. That is the way to go.

[mukulpuitandi]

I am a fan of your witty comments Doc. Blessings from a senior citizen of Hyderabad India 💐

[amitkumar-yeni]

i start my journey of weight losing my wieht is 75 kg, bmi 26.57, i don't have any target but i make sure that interminnet fasting is become part of my life

[vimalajoseph]

Dr.Pal, you have truly motivated and Inspired IF personally. I have started since September 2022 and your wife Priya too inspired a lot. I started gradually and have finally come to my eating window is 9am to 2pm and fasting window 2pm to 9am which means 19:5 and over a period have lost 15kg and I’m super happy. But occasionally when I go for functions due to unavoidable situations though I have portion control the eating window n fasting window changes, is that ok?

[cicegopinathan]

You are absolutely right.When my husband was having food, I usually tend to sit along.However when I sit with pure unsweetened lemon water my craving dies off.Lemon water is sure assisting in keeping our weight loss journey and craving.

[ananyaloveslife]

Thanks for making videos such a nice way that anybody can understand what they are doing. I started IM for a couple of months now and enjoying it thoroughly. I'm very happy to found you during my journey and I'm so happy that I'm doing things right. I was doing 18/8 and now on 20/4 . Did some 24 hrs too in the mean time. Getting really good results. Thanks again..

[Takshvi_Thanvika]

Hi Dr,

I was 110kg weight because of your video guidelines and motivation I lost 10kg

[sarathyrp]

As usual, great one. I have done my bit as per your request. My question is, can you please come out with a Video on eating raw Indian Gooseberry (muzhu Nellikai) and its benefits in getting vitiman C. Also, as we age, what is the absorption ratio of any vitamins from foods. Thanks.

[pamelajohn]

Fantastic Dr Pal..
God bless you. When you speak I am highly motivated to follow all the tips.Thank you.😊

[alpsgs]

@DrPal, your videos have been immensely helpful. Both to watch (entertaining) and to follow (healthy). How about adding little ginger to the lemon. Also is Ginger and or lemon not acidic by themselves still how do they neutralize the acidic effects in our stomach ?

[nirupamaraghavan]

Lemon water is tasting good 😊. I was very apprehensive that it would be too sour. Tried for first time after listening to this video and enjoyed it.

[sattish]

Thanks for the excellent video sir appreciate your commitment and effort in making this video. This requires good research and your sweet time to compile all good things needed for the mankind. God bless you for running the Aishwaryam trust which helps the aged people. Will donate from my end.

[dorothysangeetha]

Sir please talk about thyroid patients can practice intermittent fasting

[nsrkLifeStyle]

Dear Dr would suggest you to change the wordings in the script from " until they die "
to " till they live on "

[DevanshiRathod-uorg]

Sir, Having lemon with warm water everyday has any disadvantages??? I am confused😢

[skincaregirl]

Sir kindly please say what should be done for left sided colitis.
I mean what should be diet of him/ her if he/ she has colitis.
If he/she need to do fasting once in a month what he/she should eat?
The exercise and medicine for colitis.
And many more.
As you're gastroenterologist you should highlight gut problems like IBD, IBS and many more
Please doctor pal it is my kind request to you to make video on these topics . Many people will be benefited from such videos.

[priyankabhosale]

I am following its almost a month and I lost 4 kg now.. it's working and easy.. sometimes in weekend we are going out then I am eating food in the evening but still have the resut

[ushaananthapadmanaban]

Dr. Pal what is your opinion about Chia seeds soaked in water and drinking that solution the first thing in the morning. does it help to lose weight? Does it help us reduce our appetite?
In case you have not done a video on Chia seeds, I would greatly appreciate if you can talk about that .