Lemon water in the morning
- Danielle de Haas
- Jan 30, 2017
- 1 min read
Lemons are packed with nutritional benefits – full of vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and fibre.
Lemon water is a great, cheap and refreshing way to start your day. Add it to your morning routine and receive all of the benefits listed below.
The benefits of lemon water:
Gives you an energy boost – can also assist with depression and anxiety.
Gives your immune system a boost via Vitamin C.
Reduces inflammation – lemon removes uric acid in your joints which is one of the main causes of inflammation.
Excellent source of potassium – great for heart health, brain and nerve function.
Aids digestion – encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract and helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and burping. Great for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial.
It balances to maintain pH levels in the body.
Freshens your breath.
Helps with healthy skin via the antioxidants .
Cleanses your system – flushes out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver.
Assists with weight loss – lemon contains pectin fibre which helps in fighting hunger cravings.
NB: After consuming lemon water - have some 'plain' water, swish around your mouth and swallow. This is recommended due to lemon having an effect on the enamel of your teeth.
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