USES OF DRINKING LEMON WATER

Lemons are packed  with nutrients, including vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Because of how hard lemon juice can be on the enamel of your teeth, it’s 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.

1. Drinking lemon water helps in maintaining the pH levels in the body.
2. Water with lemon helps in weight loss. Lemon contains pectin fiber, which helps suppress hunger carvings.
3. Lemon acts as a Antibacterial as it contains pectin fibers. Which is beneficial for colon.
4. The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food.
5. Lemon is a great source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, citric acid, phosphorous, and etc.
6. Lemon helps in protecting our body the immune system deficiencies, As it is rich in vitamin C.
7. Warm water with lemon helps digestion as it contains citric acid. It interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice. Which helps in digestion.
8. Water with lemon helps fight against infections of respiratory tract, sore throats and inflammation of the tonsils. This is due to anti-inflammatory properties of lemon.
9. Drinking lemon water in morning on an empty stomach will helps in flush out of toxins.
10. Water with lemon cleanses the liver. Lemon stimulates the liver to release toxins.
11. As already mentioned, lemons are high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function.
12. It helps flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver.
13. The antioxidants in lemon juice help to not only decrease blemishes, but wrinkles too! It can also be applied to scars and age spots to reduce their appearance, and because it’s detoxifying your blood, it will maintain your skin’s radiance.
14. I didn’t believe this until I tried it, but replacing my morning coffee with a cup of hot lemon water has really done wonders! I feel refreshed, and no longer have to deal with that pesky afternoon crash. Plus, my nerves are thankful.
15. Warm lemon water is the most effective way to diminish viral infections and their subsequent sore throats. Plus, with the lemon juice also boosting your immune system, you’ll simultaneously fight off the infection completely.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Lemonade, white

Amount per  1 serving 1 cup 8 fl oz (247 g)

Calories 99

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1 g	0%
Saturated fat 0 g	0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g	0%
Monounsaturated fat 0 g	0%
Cholesterol 0 mg	0%
Sodium 10 mg	0%
Potassium 37 mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 26 g	8%
Dietary  fiber  0 g	0%
Sugar 25 g	0%
Protein 0.2 g	0%
Vitamin A	0%
Calcium	1%
Vitamin D	0%
Vitamin B-12	0%
Vitamin C	16%
Iron	2%
Vitamin B-6	0%
Magnesium	1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Sources include: USDA