Lemons are packed like sardines crammed in a tin can full of nutrients, such as vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium, fiber, and B-complex vitamins. As a matter of fact, lemons are rumored to contain more potassium than both apples and grapes! Crazy, right?
Lemon juice itself is harmful to the enamel of your teeth, so the best option for getting these benefits is to dilute the lemon juice in water. Bam! Bennies and water with a flavor all at the same time. That alone is enough for me to continue drinking my lemon water, but are there more benefits? Let's take a look!
How about a good boost to your immune system? When you're stressed out, the vitamin C in your body is among the first thing to plummet in your system. Why not bump up your vitamin C level with some added lemon juice? Not only will it pump up your vitamin C, but it also helps cleanses your system of toxins and adds in your body's natural digestion, flushing them out.
Adding a bit of lemon to your water can help relieve gingivitis and toothaches. The citric acid that erodes tooth enamel can offer the helpful benefit of eroding away unwanted particles as well. Just remember, too much lemon can be harmful to your teeth.
Did you know that lemon water can also help keep your skin blemish-free? Well, it's true! The antioxidants in lemon juice help decrease blemishes and wrinkles. It can also be applied to age spots and scars to help reduce their appearance. This works by detoxifying the blood and maintaining your skin's radiance.
Still need some convincing about the benefits of using lemons in your water, or are you just reading to see what else this wonderful combination has to offer? Let's try, weight loss. Lemons contain pectin fiber, which will help combat those hunger cravings, helping you to eat less. We all know that if we eat less, our bodies can lose weight.
Have joint pain? Try drinking lemon water to decrease inflammation. Lemon water works to decrease the acidity in your body, which removes uric acid from your joints. Uric acid is one of the major causes of inflammation. As a person who is bone on bone in their knees, a little pain relief in any form is an awesome thing. I have really enjoyed adding lemon water as part of my routine.
Lemon water can also help boost your body's energy. It can help reduce anxiety and depression. Just the scent of lemons alone has a calming effort on your nervous system. With all these helpful benefits, how much lemon should we use in our water? It is suggested that if you weigh less than 150 pounds, squeeze half a lemon into an 8-ounce glass of water. If you are over 150 pounds then go ahead and use an entire lemon. Too much lemon for your tastes? Dilute it as you see fit to match your own personal preferences. What are you waiting for? Change up your daily routine with this simple tip!
Feel free to leave a comment below on how lemon water has helped change your healthy routine or ask any questions you have!