1. Gives your immune system a boost.
Vitamin C is like our immune
system’s jumper cables, and lemon juice is full of it. The level of vitamin C
in your system is one of the first things to plummet when you’re stressed,
which is why experts recommended popping extra vitamin C during especially
stressful days.
2. Excellent source of
potassium.
As already mentioned, lemons are
high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve
function.
3. Aids digestion.
Lemon juice not only encourages
healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract, it helps to
relieve symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, burping, and bloating.
4. Cleanses your system.
It helps flush out the toxins in
your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver.
5. Freshens your breath.
It also helps relieve toothaches and
gingivitis (say wha?). Because the citric acid can erode tooth enamel, either
hold off on brushing your teeth after drinking lemon water or brush your teeth
before drinking it.
6. Keeps your skin
blemish-free.
The antioxidants in lemon juice help
to not only decrease blemishes, but wrinkles too! It can also be applied to
scars and age spots to reduce their appearance, and because it’s detoxifying
your blood, it will maintain your skin’s radiance.
7. Helps you lose weight.
Lemons contain pectin fiber, which
assists in fighting hunger cravings.
8. Reduces inflammation.
If you drink lemon water on a
regular basis, it will decrease the acidity in your body, which is where
disease states occur. It removes uric acid in your joints, which is one of the
main causes of inflammation.
9. Gives you an energy boost.
Lemon juice provides your body with
energy when it enters your digestive tract, and it also helps reduce anxiety
and depression. (Even the scent of lemons has a calming effect on your nervous
system!)
10. Helps to cut out
caffeine.
I didn’t believe this until I tried
it, but replacing my morning coffee with a cup of hot lemon water has really
done wonders! I feel refreshed, and no longer have to deal with that pesky
afternoon crash. Plus, my nerves are thankful.
11. Helps fight viral
infections.
Warm lemon water is the most
effective way to diminish viral infections and their subsequent sore throats.
Plus, with the lemon juice also boosting your immune system, you’ll
simultaneously fight off the infection completely.
How much?
For those who weigh less than 150
pounds, squeeze half a lemon’s worth of juice into a glass of water. If over
150 pounds, use an entire lemon’s juice. You can of course dilute the lemon
juice more, depending on your personal taste.
Not only are the benefits of lemon
water endless, it’s one of the most substantial yet simple changes you can make
for your health.
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