Since I started this simple and
surprisingly healthy habit a few years ago, I definitely noticed the
difference. Not only does the refreshing taste wake me up in the morning, it
helps to kick start digestion and finalizes my body’s natural detoxification
processes… And lemons are packed with vitamin C, B, calcium, iron, magnesium,
potassium, enzymes, antioxidants, and fibers.
According to the Ayurvedic
philosophy, choices you make regarding your daily routine either build up
resistance to diseases or tear it down.
So what are you waiting for to
jump start your day with this incredible easy morning routine. Its benefits are
endless and I listed the 15 most important ones for you in this article.
1. Improves Digestion
Lemon juice has a similar
structure to your stomach’s juices and helps to loosen and flush out toxins
from the digestive tract. Lemon juice can help ease indigestion, heartburn, and
bloating. It also helps to move your bowels in the morning, hydrates your
colon, stimulate bile production, and infuses water in your stool.
2. Boost Immune System.
Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C,
which helps strengthen the immunes system and fights cold and flu. But not only
vitamin C is important for a good working immune system, iron is another
important nutrient, and lemons improve the ability to absorb more iron from the
food you eat.
3. Hydrates Your Body
It is important to stay hydrated.
Especially during the summer months.
Plain water is best, but many people find this boring and are not drinking
enough of it. That’s where lemon comes into play to make things more
interesting. So feel free to not only start your day with lemon water, but
drink as many glasses as you wish during the day to stay hydrated.
4. Boost Energy
Lemon water gives you an instant
boost of energy and improves your mood right at the start of your day.
5. Promote Healthy And
Rejuvenated Skin
Lemons are a rich sources of
antioxidants that prevent free radical damage. These free radicals are
responsible for pre-mature aging of your skin. Vitamin C helps to maintain your
skin’s elasticity to prevent the formation of wrinkles and decrease blemishes.
6. Reduce Inflammation
Lemons have the ability to remove
uric acid from your joints. Uric acid built-ups are one of the major causes of
inflammation.
7. Weight Loss Aid
Although lemon water on its own
is no weight loss miracle, it can definitely help you to achieve faster and
long term results. Lemons assist in fighting hunger cravings, boost metabolism,
and give you a stuffed feeling, making it less likely to snack in between
meals.
8. Alkalize Your Body
Although lemons have a sour
taste, they are one of the most alkalizing food sources on Earth. Too much
acids can cause inflammation, obesity, and major diseases like cancer, diabetes
and Alzheimer’s. Click here to learn more about the importance of alkalizing
your body.
9. Cleansing Properties
Lemons help your entire body to
flush out more toxins to prevent built-ups and damage to your cells, tissues,
and organs. It stimulates your liver to produce more enzymes and work more
efficiently. Lemon juice works as a diuretic to keep your urinary tract
toxin-free and can also change the pH levels which discourage bacterial growth.
This is very helpful for people who often suffer from UTI (urinary tract
infection). And like mentioned before, lemons loosen and flush out waste from
your digestive tract and cleanse your colon.
10. Antibacterial and Antiviral Properties
Lemons have antibacterial and
antiviral properties. They help fight the flu, cold, and soothe a sore throat.
Although people who drink their daily lemon water every day are less likely to
get these in the first place.
11. Reduce Mucus And Phlegm
Lemon water helps to reduce mucus
and phlegm formation. People who drink cow’s milk are often more sensitive for
mucus production. So starting your day with lemon water can definitely help to
lessen mucus if you’re not ready to go dairy-free.
12. Freshen Breath
Lemons freshen your breath and
fight mouth bacteria. Although lemons are great for your overall oral health,
avoid drinking or using it undiluted. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel,
so don’t brush your teeth with it, but have a glass of lemon water instead.
13. Boost Brain Power
The high levels of potassium and
magnesium show beneficial effects on our brain and nerve health. Lemon water
can give you the boost you need to fight depression and stress. It creates
mental clarity and more focus, making it a great drink for students or people
with busy and stressful jobs.
14. Anti-cancer
Lemon’s antioxidants not only
protect your skin from ageing, but also reduce the risk of several types of
cancer. They are great in neutralizing acids as well. Cancer loves to grow in
an acidic environment. Alkalizing your body may stop cancer cells to grow and
may reduce the risk of getting cancer in the first place.
15.Get Of Caffeine
Many people are able to get off
caffeine by replacing their morning coffee by lukewarm lemon water. It gives a
similar energy boost to wake your body and boost energy as one cup of coffee
would.
How To Make Lemon Water
Making lemon water is super
simple. It takes less than 5 minutes of your precious morning time. Just
squeeze half a lemon in lukewarm water. If you weigh more than 150 pounds, use
a whole lemon.
Why use lukewarm (or room
temperature) instead of cold or hot water to make this healing morning drink?
Well, hot or cold water takes more energy to process, so your first glass in
the morning should be lukewarm or at room temperature to slowly wake your body
and kick start digestion.
If you love the taste feel free
to add more lemon water to your diet during the rest of the day, cold or hot.
It adds up to your daily water need, is less boring than plain water, and adds
tons of benefits for body and mind.
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