Everyone these days go to the gym or follows a regular workout regimen. Many also follow a diet plan, choosing what foods to eat and what to avoid. Still many more take in a lot of supplements such a multivitamins and anti-oxidants. All of these are great strategies for overall health and wellness. To improve […]
Everyone these days go to the gym or follows a regular workout regimen. Many also follow a diet plan, choosing what foods to eat and what to avoid. Still many more take in a lot of supplements such a multivitamins and anti-oxidants.
All of these are great strategies for overall health and wellness. To improve your regular health plans, why not consider drinking lemon water every morning? Lemons are loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Vitamin B, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, enzymes, antioxidants, and fibers. Perfect reasons for making lemon water part of your routine.
Here are the simple and powerful benefits from lemon water.
Lemons are packed with Vitamin C. This helps your immune system combat colds and flu. When you are stressed, the levels of Vitamin C in your body plummet down. A daily boost from lemon water will be your defense from communicable ailments. What’s more is that Vitamin C aids in iron absorption for the body.
For those who regularly suffer from indigestion, heartburn, and bloating, this miracle water has the same chemical structure as your stomach juices. This will help you flush out accumulated toxins in your digestive tract. It also acts as a natural laxative by hydrating your colon first thing in the morning and water is infused in your stomach wastes. Plus, your bile production is stimulated, enzyme production for digestion is also improved. All of this aid the fast and regular flushing of your digestive system.
Your body needs at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Some people find plain water flat and uninteresting. This is where you can add a bit of zing to your daily hydration — with the flavor of healthy lemons!!
Day in and day out we all accumulate toxins in our system. When these continue to accumulate over time, you will create a toxic condition that is a precursor to many diseases. A morning boost of lemon water will further aid in the flushing out process. It will stimulate the production of enzymes and assist in your liver functions. Your urinary tract will also be cleared with the diuretic properties of lemon water – a must for those who have UTI (urinary tract infection).
Every one drinks coffee in the morning. Try out lemon water and you will still get the same boost. All this without the negative effects of caffeine. Not a jumpy or jittery coffee high, but a clean, crisp pick me up every morning!
Lemons are filled with anti-oxidants. They prevent free radical damage that is the main cause of ageing. The Vitamins in lemons also protect your skin from blemishes, wrinkles and sustain the elasticity of your skin. Regular flushing maintains your skin’s natural beauty!.
The main cause of inflammation in your joints is accumulated uric acid. Lemons can and will help your body remove all of these toxins.
Lemons with their sour taste actually assist in the regulation of acidity levels in your body. High acid levels in the body are precursors to being obese, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and cancer among other things. An optimal alkaline level in your body is best since this is not a conducive environment for pathogens like cancer.
Packed with healthy nutrients lemon water is light in calories and yet will give you a filled up feeling. Your appetite will be reduced and will give you that metabolism boost for weight loss.
The anti-bacterial and anti-virus properties of lemon with guard you from any unwanted infections. Have a sore throat? Lemon water is the perfect natural solution for this common ailment!
This essential mineral is perfect for a healthy circulatory and nervous system. Your heart, brain and nerves all perform at their best with regular daily doses of potassium. This is best for those who have mentally demanding professions and it is perfect for students.
Lemons as mentioned previously are anti-bacterial. Having this first thing will kill any accumulated bacteria in your mouth. Just be a bit careful with pure lemon juice since this acid can erode your tooth enamel. Always take lemon juice diluted as healthy lemon water.
Your mucus and phlegm production increase for those who drink cow’s milk. Help reduce this with daily lemon water drinks.
Regular morning lemon water drinks are simple and easy. All you need to do is just spare less than 5 minutes in the a.m.
All you need to do is squeeze in half a lemon on a glass of lukewarm or room temperature water. ( If your bodyweight is more than 150 lbs. then you need to use a whole lemon. ) This is an easy drink to process since it is neither cold nor hot. This wakes your body and aids in the digestive processes.
As soon as you like the taste you can regularly add lemon water to your meals and diet plan for the day. Definitely better than plain old water and with benefits to boot!
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