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Roger - 14 Jan 2004 21:21 GMT

I am limiting my carbs to help control my diabetes and lose some
weight. My doctor has asked me also to drink at least 64 oz. of water
a day.

I like to squeeze a think slice of lemon into my glasses of water, but
I'm not sure if that is defeating the purpose of drinking the water.
Can anyone advise me whether this is OK, or must I drink the water
straight to get the desired effect?

Thanks.

Roger

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Susan - 14 Jan 2004 21:31 GMT

>I like to squeeze a think slice of lemon into my glasses of water, but
>I'm not sure if that is defeating the purpose of drinking the water.
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>
>Roger

I'm sure lemon in your water is no problem, other than the miniscule addition
of a carb or two, at most.

I keep frozen lemon slices on hand in a ziplock, and float a slice on top of a
glass of water. You get the flavor without really adding anything to your
water.

Looks pretty, too. :-)

Susan

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Marsha - 15 Jan 2004 00:35 GMT

> I am limiting my carbs to help control my diabetes and lose some
> weight. My doctor has asked me also to drink at least 64 oz. of water
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>
> Roger

I've heard that lemon in water is like a diuretic. Can
anyone else confirm that?

Marsha/Ohio

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The Queen of Cans and Jars - 15 Jan 2004 01:40 GMT

> > I am limiting my carbs to help control my diabetes and lose some
> > weight. My doctor has asked me also to drink at least 64 oz. of water
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> I've heard that lemon in water is like a diuretic. Can
> anyone else confirm that?

from http://www.naturalways.com/medValFd.htm :

Lemon. This citrus fruit ranks very high in its medicinal value, having
many therapeutical uses. Lemon juice is a natural antiseptic which may
be safely applied directly to cuts, bruises and infections. Lemon juice
is good for asthma, headaches, pneumonia, and arthritis. It is a good
general blood and body purifier and a mild diuretic. Do not take in
cases of inflammations of the digestive tract. The juice also aids in
the removal of old drug residues (poisons) from the body.

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miss_jaime - 15 Jan 2004 06:00 GMT

>> I am limiting my carbs to help control my diabetes and lose some
>> weight. My doctor has asked me also to drink at least 64 oz. of water
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>
>Marsha/Ohio

Yes it is a diuretic AND it also gives the water some flavour so it is
easier to drink for those people who really do not like drinking
water.

I like water and I often have it with a slice of lemon (or lime) in
mine.

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miss_jaime - 15 Jan 2004 06:01 GMT

>I am limiting my carbs to help control my diabetes and lose some
>weight. My doctor has asked me also to drink at least 64 oz. of water
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>I'm not sure if that is defeating the purpose of drinking the water.
>Can anyone advise me whether this is OK

It is fine. Go ahead and do it if that is what you like.
The more water you drink the better for you.

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