Why lemons?
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, 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.
11 Benefits of Lemon Water
1. Gives your immune system a boost.
Vitamin
C is like our immune system’s jumper cables, and lemon juice is full of
it. The level of vitamin C in your system is one of the first things to
plummet when you’re stressed, which is why experts recommended popping
extra vitamin C during especially stressful days.
2. Excellent source of potassium.
As already mentioned, lemons are high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function.
3. 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.
4. Cleanses your system.
It helps flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver.
5. Freshens your breath.
It
also helps relieve toothaches and gingivitis (say wha?). Because the
citric acid can erode tooth enamel, either hold off on brushing your
teeth after drinking lemon water or brush your teeth before drinking it.