Why Lemons?: 1. Reduces Inflammation
Why Lemons?: 1. Reduces Inflammation
Why Lemons?: 1. Reduces Inflammation
Lemons are packed like a clown car with nutrients, including vitamin
C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and
fiber. (Fun fact: they contain more potassium than apples or grapes!)
Because of how hard lemon juice can be on the enamel of your teeth,
its important to dilute it with water of any temperature (though
lukewarm is recommended). Drink it first thing in the morning, and
wait 15 to 30 minutes to have breakfast. This will help you fully receive
the benefits of lemon water, which are listed below.
2. Aids digestion.
Lemon juice not only encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins
in your digestive tract, it helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such
as heartburn, burping, and bloating.
teeth after drinking lemon water or brush your teeth before drinking
it.
How much?
For those who weigh less than 150 pounds, squeeze half a lemons
worth of juice into a glass of water. If over 150 pounds, use an entire
lemons juice. You can of course dilute the lemon juice more,
depending on your personal taste.
Not only are the benefits of lemon water endless, its one of the most
substantial yet simple changes you can make for your health.