Health Benefits From Drinking Lemon Water
Drinking water with an once of lemon juice can provide about 13% of your daily vitamin C, along with potassium, thiamin, vitamin B6 and folate.
Other Benefits:
Stabilizes your appetite:
Lemon water can prevent spikes in hunger thanks to its blood sugar balancing pectin.
Revs up energy:
There are two types of vitamins in lemons that help with your energy levels: Vitamin C which increases the absorption of iron - having too little of iron can cause fatigue. Vitamin B in lemons asset with energy production.
It protects your cells:
Vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B in lemons helps prevent cancer, heart disease & inflammation.
Promotes clear skin:
Vitamin C in lemons is a powerful antioxidant that helps in reducing fine lines and improves the overall appearance of the skin.
It controls bloating:
Lemon water may aid digestion and cut down on bloating by helping with bowel regularity so you are less bloated.
Helps you stay hydrated:
Drinking water is key - lemons help with the taste so you enjoy drinking water. Hydration helps to stimulate the metabolism, boost energy, your joint lubrication, digestion, kidney function, blood pressure regulation, weight management, detoxification, heart health & hydrates your skin so it looks healthier, softer with less wrinkles. Just from water!
While lemon water can be a healthy and refreshing beverage, it's not a magic elixir. It should be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Ways to drink lemon water:
1 c. warm water with 1/2 of a lemon juiced with a pinch of zest. You can drink this warm or cold - whatever your preference is.
Blend lemons with the peels: cut the lemons into pieces, add to the blender with some water, blend till smooth, freeze in ice cube trays. Toss into your water or in a smoothie.
Add mint, a little honey, and turmeric to your lemon water.
My challenge is to start with a simple healthy habit like starting your day with a glass of lemon water and continue to hydrate throughout the day. Be intentional, think positively about health and be consistent everyday. You won’t be sorry for making these choices and eventually you can include other healthy habits in your lifestyle.
