Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
The Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
We moved to Los Angeles last summer. I can be heard saying one of the reasons we moved here was so that we could have our own lemon tree. My dream came true. Not only do we have a lemon tree in the backyard, but also tangerines, blood oranges and valencia oranges. The best thing about the coming winter is citrus.
Lemons are so good for your health. The lemon peel or zest as it’s called can add an additional punch to your already healthy diet. It can be added to so many foods to enhance and brighten the flavor.
Something as simple as drinking a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning can reap many benefits to your system.
Ten Benefits of Juicing Lemons
1. Antibacterial
When you ingest lemon juice the acid from the lemon juice acts as an anti-bacterial force inside your stomach. (also use the cut side of a lemon to clean your cutting boards and counters.)
2. Vitamin C
Besides boosting your immune system, vitamin C helps destroy H pylori, which is a type of bacteria in your stomach. Research is being done on H Pylori for it’s ability to create stomach ulcers.
Here is a great stomach and gut tonic. This will help you go to the restroom and fight off any unwanted bacteria like H pylori. The tonic: 1 c. of warm water, juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 tsp. ground flax seed.
3. Alkalize the Body
Believe it or not lemons or alkalizing for the body. Many people think that lemons are sour, they are acidic in the body. Instead they have alkalizing properties that maintain your PH balance.
It’s best to start your day with warm water and lemon juice.
4. Liver Cleanser
Lemons help stimulate your live and flush out toxins like uric acid and also liquifies the bile. This is why lemons are a great cleanser.
5. Vitamin P
Vitamin P is a flavanoid. Flavanoids are anti-oxidants associated with cellular damage and aging. Flavanoids also help reduce inflammation.
6. Possible Anti-Cancer Properties
Lemons have 22 anti-cancer properties such as Limonene
7. Protection Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative disease that occurs with aging. Foods rich in vitamin C help protect against inflammatory diseases like Rheumatiod Arthritis.
8. Cleans You Out and Aides in Digestion
Lemon juice like most fresh vegetable juices contain pectin fiber. Pectin fiber is a type of water soluable fiber. It helps keep you feeling full and therefore reduces cravings.
9. Natural Diuretic
Lemon juice and warm water help increase the rate of urination. This helps your body push toxins and other harmful substances out of your body leaving it in an alkaline state.
10. Hydration of the lymphatic System
Warm water and lemon juice support the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed.
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