Song Hye Kyo drinks lemon water every day to cleanse the intestines and reduce edema

Song Hye Kyo, a charming Korean star who rose to fame in Taiwan 10 years ago with the TV series "Autumn in My Heart", always had a bit of baby fat when she first debuted compared to other actresses on the screen. But over the years, Song Hye Kyo's popularity has skyrocketed and her cheeks have become much thinner. It is said that she took the advice of a nutritionist to drink fresh lemon and water every day, which not only helps to reduce edema, but is also very effective in clearing the intestines.

Song Hye Kyo drinks lemon water every day to help reduce edema and cleanse the intestines. (Photo/Photo taken from the Internet)

From the Korean drama "Autumn in My Heart" to the recent "Full House", Song Hye Kyo's cuteness and girl-next-door aura have fascinated the audience. However, in the entertainment industry with strict body standards, compared with other paper-thin actresses, Song Hye Kyo's slightly chubby cheeks always bother her, so she drinks lemon water every day to improve her physique that is prone to edema.

Drink lemon water to reduce edema

In terms of the ratio of lemon to water, you can first squeeze about half a fresh lemon into juice and mix it with 500cc of cold boiled water. However, it must be consumed on the same day, otherwise the lemon peel will exude bitterness. If you expect to drink 1000 cc a day, you can mix it with the juice of a whole lemon. Alternatively, you can also freeze the squeezed lemon juice and mix it with water the next day.

Dr. Ye Qichang, director of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Yangming Branch of Taipei United Hospital, said that many people believe that drinking too much water causes "edema," and they also think that drinking more lemon water will cause more swelling. In fact, the real reason for edema is the imbalance of tissue fluid inside and outside cells and sodium and potassium ions. If the sodium ions are too high, water will be retained in the body, forming edema.

Dr. Ye Qichang explained that, for example, eating out often, although it tastes good, contains more salt and can cause edema. On the contrary, drinking more water can promote body metabolism and excrete excess water in cells. The principle of drinking lemon water is actually the same as drinking water, but for people who don’t like tasteless boiled water, lemon water provides more options.

In addition, freshly squeezed lemon juice is rich in vitamin C, which has antioxidant and whitening effects. The squeezed pulp and fiber can also help the body's gastrointestinal motility and is beneficial to health. However, for some people who suffer from excessive gastric acid secretion, gastric ulcers, and diabetes, it is recommended that the concentration be lowered and the dosage should not be too much to avoid causing burden to the body.