Good day, Mr. Jelínek, I would like to ask what effects I can expect from drinking lukewarm water with squeezed lemon on an empty stomach in the morning? Or rather the second option of a tablespoon of lemon with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil on an empty stomach (then followed by drinking plain water)? Thank you.
The combination of water with lemon, due to its content of organic acids, stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, thus better kick-starting digestion in the morning. Water with oil also aims to increase the activity of the digestive tract, its effects target excretion (oil on an empty stomach increases bile secretion and supports intestinal peristalsis). If the oil is of good quality (unfiltered), the content of bitter substances enhances the secretion of digestive enzymes and juices.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.