Lemons Control Blood Sugar Levels

February 1, 2008

Source: _Charles Poliquin & Poliquin Perfomance Center_

" How to Control Blood Sugar Levels with Lemon Juice! "

Compelling evidence suggests that adding a little lemon juice (red wine or

vinegar can work as well) to your side order of salad can significantly reduce

the blood sugar spike caused by your main course meal!

Studies show that as little as 4 teaspoons of lemon juice in a salad taken

with an average meal (example, chicken and rice) lowered blood sugar levels by

as much as 30 percent! The effects appear to be related to the acidity

because other organic acids (such as lactic acid) also have a blood sugar

lowering

effect.

For years now we have known that acidity in food can dramatically alter the

natural rate of stomach emptying, resulting in a slower delivery of food to

the small intestine. Digestion of the carbohydrate in the food is therefore

slowed and the final result is that blood sugar levels are significantly lower.

So the next time you are eating out or sitting down with your family for a

nice supper, add a side order of salad with lemon juice sprinkled on top!

Bee's note: Or have the electrolyte drink with your meals (juice of 1/2 lemon

and

1/4 teaspoon of ocean sea salt in 6 ounces of warm filtered water), and also

drink it between meals.

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