Benefits of a lemon water habit

 

Drink a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning.

Helps Your Immune System: Vitamin  C, specifically ascorbic acid which lemons has in abundance is necessary for healing wounds. Lemon water is also known to help in breaking up phlegm when you have colds and soothes sore throats. Moreover, drinking H20 when you’re sick is crucial since your body’s defenses are working overtime to fight off sickness. However, I have to inform you, ingesting lemon juice to prevent diseases such as the common cold hasn’t been backed up by science. However, here’s good news, I tried it and it works!

 Heightens Energy & Alertness: The potassium element of lemon helps the brain and nerves function better. This increases your alertness. According to Natural Health Magazine, findings of scientists declare that just a whiff of lemon can improve your feel-good hormones and reduces stress levels. Drinking water properly also aids in this area as studies show that dehydration can drain your energy and drives you to feel sluggish.

 Body Hydration: If you’re hydrated properly, your system doesn’t hold on to fat cells, and will not make you feel hungry. Therefore, staying hydrated is essential for total body health. To say that drinking a glass of water to start your day is good is an understatement. It is actually essential. A bonus is that Lemon jazzes up your water.

 Skin rejuvenation: Lemons carry loads of vitamin C. Science has  proven that vit. C aids in the production of collagen, prevents the formation of wrinkles, and defends the body, particularly the skin, against free-radical damage. Adding water to the equation helps your system to carry nutrients to cells. That being said, staying hydrated is essential.

 Could help In losing wight: Additionally, it helps in regulating your metabolism, this is due to lemons’ pectin fiber content. This particular fiber makes you feel full, and therefore helps in curbing appetites, and prevents cravings, too. Downing glasses of water also contributes to feeling full. By blending natural ingredients, lemon and water, you’re starting your days on a healthy note—and this can ultimately bring about better eating habits.

 Eliminates Toxins: According to Dr. Alexander F. Beddoe, the liver reacts positively to fresh lemon juice more than any other food source since it boosts its enzyme production. This enhances the liver’s efficiency in secreting bile which in turn aids in digestion and releasing toxins. Lemon juice has diuretic characteristics. It helps your kidneys to extricate water and toxins by motivating urination. This potentially helps people suffering from UTI’s.

 Improves Digestion: Your digestive system and liver, can be stimulated by the acidity of lemons. This can aid to regulate your bowel movements and metabolism. It also helps your body to better absorb nutrients—and can potentially lead to you losing weight.




source: www.lifehack.org