Lemon water is also thought to decrease the amount of mucus and phlegm produced in the body. Personally, I can’t remember ever having a throat infection since I started regularly having fresh lemon water first thing.ġ0. That said, if you are having a lemon water every morning you’re probably unlikely to get one in the first place. If you have a sore throat you could make a warm lemon drink to sip every couple of hours. The antibacterial properties of lemon can help in curing a throat infection. And realistically, the nutrients in lemon are far more likely to help clear your head than greasy and potentially dangerous sausages or bacon.ĩ. This makes them particularly beneficial if you’re planning a big breakfast fry up after a heavy night. Lemon water helps your liver to produce more bile to aid in the digestion of fats. Its protective effect also seems to last much longer in the body than most other natural anti-cancer compounds.Ĩ. Limonoid glucosides are an interesting flavonoid compound present in lemons that some research has shown may have anti-carcinogenic properties. The high vitamin C content would help here, but the overall cleansing, detoxifying, antibiotic and antioxidant effects are likely to be even more important.ħ. Drinking lemon water is even said to be good for improving your skin. Another good reason to have them first thing in the morning.Ħ. Lemon water assist in elimination and will help prevent either extremes of constipation or diarrhea. It’s actually not the acid content of a food outside the body that determines whether it will have an acid or alkaline effect, but rather the way it is metabolized during digestion that counts.ĥ. The high mineral content of lemons makes them alkalizing to the body, despite their citric acid. They are also a good source of folate and minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium.Ĥ. Lemon water in the morning is a great way to get a good portion of your essential daily vitamin C. An overworked liver in particular has an influence on how good you feel so having a simple way to cleanse it each morning can make a big difference to your daily energy over time.ģ. Lemons are antiseptic and have a powerful cleansing effect on you liver, kidneys and blood. Fresh lemon water, especially first thing in the morning, can help relieve or prevent digestive problems like bloating, intestinal gas and heartburn and stimulate better digestion in general.Ģ. There are a lot of health benefits associated with fresh lemon water with 12 of the best listed ahead.ġ. Natural enzymes, antioxidants and vitamins are also likely to be lost in the manufacturing process so go for real lemons for the most benefits. It’s also far better to use real lemon juice rather than lemon juice concentrate as these products usually contain sulfites, a preservative some people have a negative reaction to. It’s best to not have it in chilled water, as this can be a bit of a shock to your digestive system when you’ve only just woken up. Some resources say that it’s good to have it in warm or even hot water. I certainly noticed a difference myself when I first started having the juice of a whole lemon in water first thing in the morning. Lemon water is a simple and surprisingly healthy internal cleanser to start your day with.
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