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I recently discovered how smart it is to zest my lemons
before I juice them for my daily warm lemon water. I keep a container in the
freezer and I just keep adding to it. It’s great to toss into pasta dishes, in
salad dressings too.
There are many health benefits of lemons that have been
known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial,
antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid
because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many
substances–notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids,
pectin, and limonene–that promote immunity and fight infection.
HOW TO DO IT??
You should be using purified water and
it should be lukewarm not scalding hot. You want to avoid ice cold water, since
that can be a lot for your body to process and it takes more energy to process
ice cold water than the warm. Always use fresh lemons, organic if possible,
never bottled lemon juice. I squeeze 1/2 a lemon with each glass and I drink it
down first thing before I eat a single thing, or workout, etc.
10 Benefits to Drinking Warm Lemon Water Every Morning
1) Aids Digestion.
Lemon juice flushes out unwanted materials and toxins
from the body. Its atomic composition is similar to saliva and the hydrochloric
acid of digestive juices.
It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid
that is required for digestion. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins
and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract. The digestive qualities
of lemon juice help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn,
belching and bloating. The American Cancer Society actually recommends offering
warm lemon water to cancer sufferers to help stimulate bowel movements.
2) Cleanses Your System / is a Diuretic.
Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part
because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Therefore toxins are
released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The
citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the
liver and aids in detoxification.
3) Boosts Your Immune System.
Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting
colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve
function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure. Ascorbic acid (vitamin
C) found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used as
complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it
enhances iron absorption in the body; iron plays an important role in immune
function. Lemons also contain saponins, which show antimicrobial properties
that may help keep cold and flu at bay. Lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm
produced by the body.
4) Balances pH Levels.
Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body.
Sure, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the
citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). Lemons
contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the
body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood. Disease
states only occur when the body pH is acidic. Drinking lemon water regularly
can help to remove overall acidity in the body, including uric acid in the
joints, which is one of the primary causes of pain and inflammation.
5) Clears Skin.
The vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants
helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps to combat free radical
damage. Vitamin C is vital for healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature
kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne.It can actually be applied
directly to scars or age spots to help reduce their appearance. Since lemon
water purges toxins from your blood, it would also be helping to keep your skin
clear of blemishes from the inside out. The vitamin C contained in the lemon
rejuvenates the skin from within your body.
6) Energizes You and Enhances Your Mood.
The energy a human receives from food comes from the
atoms and molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive charged
ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged
enzymes. Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions,
providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract. The
scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties. The smell of
lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also
help reduce anxiety and depression.
7) Promotes Healing.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), found in abundance in lemons,
promotes wound healing, and is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of
healthy bones, connective tissue, and cartilage. As noted previously, vitamin C
also displays anti-inflammatory properties. Combined, vitamin C is an essential
nutrient in the maintenance of good health and recovery from stress and injury.
8) Freshens Breath.
Besides fresher breath, lemons have been known to
help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. Be aware that citric acid can erode
tooth enamel, so you should be mindful of this. No not brush your teeth just
after drinking your lemon water. It is best to brush your teeth first, then
drink your lemon water, or wait a significant amount of time after to brush
your teeth. Additionally, you can rinse your mouth with purified water after
you finish your lemon water.
9) Hydrates Your Lymph System.
Warm water and lemon juice supports 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, lack of energy, low/high
blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and feeling stressed,
just to name a few.
10) Aids in Weight Loss.(I love this!)
Lemons are high in pectin fibre, which helps fight hunger
cravings. Studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet; do in
fact lose weight faster.
I personally find myself making better choices throughout the day, if I start my day off right, by making a health conscious choice to drink warm lemon water first thing every morning~~