Benefits of Lemon Water

Lemon is a common, inexpensive, easily available and most widely used citrus fruit. Its characteristic flavour and refreshing smell make it a popular fruit for drinks. It is used in lemonade, soft drinks,and tea. It has a long list of benefits.Lemon is a popular citrus fruit that can be used in various ways. It can be used with other beneficial ingredients like honey, salt, etc. to increase, its benefits.
Listed below are the amazing benefits of lemon water.

1.Lemons are rich in vitamin in vitamin C and potassium, which keep the body running on all cylinders and help the immune system and heart.

 2.Lemons help in alkalizing the body by restoring the pH balance of the body.

  
3. Water with lemon is a natural energy booster.

 4.Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure. A daily intake of one lemon can reduce         high blood pressure by 10%.

5. Boosts Energy The acid in lemon water helps your digestive system get more nutrients out of the foods your consume. This helps keep your insulin at a steady level, meaning you won’t crash and burn, but instead you’ll have a steady energy supply.

6. Improves & Heals Skin / Body – The vitamins and nutrients in lemon water are great for rejuvenating, keeping your skin clear and bright.

7.Lemon is antibacterial in nature. Its acidic property does not allow bacteria and viruses to survive for long. Having a cup of warm lemon water or lemon tea will soothe your throat and reduce the pain and inflammation as well.

8.In earlier times, women used to scrub lemon peels on their underarms to get rid of the foul smell of sweat. You can also squeeze a full lemon in a bucketful of water and take a bath using it for a fresh and odor-free day.

9.The strong cleaning power of concentrated lemon juice helps in scrubbing the most troublesome spots on your tables, chairs, or any furniture.

10.Lemons help in covering gray hair by making them light and soft. Rinse your hair        with lemon water to make it lustrous.

Mix a few drops of lemon juice with amla juice and apply this mixture each night before going to sleep.
This will not only stop hair fall but also prevent premature graying.

11. Lemon water assists you in taking care of your oral health. Whether you want to stop bleeding from your gum or get rid of bad breath, lemon water can be the perfect solution for you.

12.Lemon water is a mild diuretic that can help cleanse your urinary tract and kidneys.

13.Vitamin C and the antioxidants in lemons help to heal your wounds and protect you from getting colds, but they also have a very powerful long-term effect.
The nutrients found in lemons can help fight free radicals and contain 22 cancer fighting compounds to lower the risk of developing serious diseases.
It’s the consumption of sugars specifically that puts our bodies at a greater risk for cancer…

14.Drinking lemon water during breastfeeding hydrates your body and keeps it fresh, which in turn ensures a healthy milk supply to your baby. So, nursing mothers should increase their daily water intake and include a good amount of lemon water in their daily diet.

15.Constipation is another common problem faced by a lot of women during pregnancy. According to Natural Pregnancy Cookbook by Sonali Ruder, consuming one glass of lemon juice every day helps prevent constipation. The lemon stimulates your liver, and increases the peristalsis movements, therefore, stimulating the bowels to eliminate wastes from the body.

We all know that we should be drinking at least (8) 8 oz glasses of water per day, so why not increase the health benefits and add a little lemon, too.Are you ready to see the results of drinking lemon water for yourself?Share your observationwith us.