Your favorite morning drink might be a nice hot cup of coffee, but it might be time to switch out that coffee for lemon juice and warm water to reap the almost endless health benefits. All it takes is some warm water and half a lemon.
Take a look at the top 10 reasons to incorporate lemon water into your daily morning routine.
7. Boosts Energy
Lemon juice stimulates the digestive tract, and helps jumpstart the body. It has also been shown to reduce anxiety, and even the scent of lemons helps to calm the nervous system.
6. Rejuvenates Skin
Lemons are a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage, which causes wrinkles and aging of the skin. Vitamin C helps the skin maintain elasticity and helps clear acne.
5. Boosts Immune System
The same Vitamin C that helps keep your skin clear and smooth also helps fight the flu, colds, and sore throats. Our Vitamin C levels naturally drop when we’re stressed, so it’s a great idea to drink lemon water at the start of the day before heading to the office.
4. Improves Digestion
Lemon juice, which is high in minerals and vitamins, and warm water helps loosen toxins from the digestive track, and flush them out of your system. Lemon juice also eases heartburn, bloating, and indigestion, as well as stimulating bile production.
3. Reduces Inflammation
Lemon juice helps remove uric acid from the joints, which is one of the top causes of inflammation.
2. Supports Weight Loss
Lemon juice helps aid weight loss because it contains a soluble fiber called pectin. Pectin helps fight cravings and keeps you feeling full.
And if you replace lemon water for your morning tea or coffee that’s loaded with sugar, you’ll be saving yourself from all those unnecessary calories.
1. Alkalize Your Body
Although lemons are a citrus fruit, they are extremely alkalizing when consumed, which helps balance the body’s pH levels. When the body’s pH is out of balance, the high acidity can cause inflammation, obesity, and diabetes.
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