I'm planning to make some honey lemon water, but I only have dried lemon slices at home. Can I use dried lemon to make honey lemon water?
Can dried lemon be used for honey lemon water?
Yes, it can.
Dried lemon is made by drying fresh lemon slices. It contains the same nutrients as fresh lemon, including sugars, calcium, phosphorus, various vitamins, citric acid, and volatile oils. It can protect cardiovascular health, enhance beauty, stimulate appetite, and relieve thirst. It can also be used to make honey lemon water, but the preparation method is slightly different from using fresh lemon.
Which is better: dried lemon or fresh lemon?
Fresh lemon is better.
Fresh lemon contains a large amount of vitamin C and other nutrients. However, vitamin C is easily oxidized, and some nutrients may be lost during the drying process. In addition, when fresh lemon is used to make lemon water, the nutrients are more easily released compared to dried lemon. Therefore, in general, fresh lemon is considered better.
How to make honey lemon water with dried lemon?
Instructions:
1. Rinse 1-3 pieces of dried lemon slices with clean water.
2. Place the dried lemon slices in a cup and pour hot water over them to soak.
3. Allow the water to cool slightly to around 40 degrees Celsius.
4. Add an appropriate amount of honey to the cup and stir well before drinking.
5. You can also refrigerate the drink in the refrigerator for a few hours for better taste.
How to make honey lemon water with fresh lemon?
Ingredients: 1-2 lemons, an appropriate amount of honey (about 500ml).
Instructions:
1. Wash the lemons with clean water and cut them into thin slices.
2. Place a few lemon slices at the bottom of a glass jar.
3. Add a layer of honey, then another layer of lemon slices, and continue layering in this way until all the lemon slices are used.
4. Close the jar tightly and gently shake it to evenly dissolve the honey.
5. Place the jar in the refrigerator for a few days.
6. When ready to drink, take out 1-3 slices of lemon and pour the juice into a glass.
7. Add warm water, stir well, and then consume.
Precautions for drinking honey lemon water
1. Avoid excessive intake
Although honey lemon water does not have any apparent toxic side effects, it is not recommended to consume excessive amounts. The daily intake should not exceed 1000ml, as lemon contains a large amount of acidic substances that may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and cause discomfort.
2. Avoid drinking during menstruation
Lemons contain a large amount of fruit acids, which can affect menstruation by interfering with the discharge of menstrual blood and causing abdominal pain or discomfort. Therefore, it is advisable for women to avoid drinking honey lemon water during their menstrual period.
3. Not suitable for diabetes patients
Honey contains a large amount of sugars that can be easily absorbed and utilized by the body. Long-term consumption of honey lemon water may not be beneficial for blood sugar control in diabetes patients and may lead to a direct increase in blood sugar levels.
4. Not suitable for individuals with gastric ulcers
Lemons contain a large amount of acidic substances that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Individuals with gastric ulcers may experience or worsen symptoms such as abdominal pain, acid reflux, and nausea when consuming honey lemon water.
