I once visited with a friend who is an older woman who was in her early 80’s. Fit as ever, beautiful skin looked amazing and could walk ten blocks and back (in essence that is twenty blocks total) so, I asked her what her secret was, and she told me she drinks warm lemon water every morning and that is how she is fit and lean. I did some reading on the benefits of lemon water and here is what I found.
The incredible benefits of drinking lemon water – and it is best to drink it on an empty stomach.
1. Provides Hydration – We all love infused water. Whether you add watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, or lemons, the infused water helps you want to drink more water because the water does not taste so bland. Add a piece of a lemon slice to your water and drink anytime you want; this will provide hydration to your body, which will help you maintain overall health.
2. Clear Skin – Whether you apply your Vitamin C topically or decide to ingest it, you can still benefit from clear and glowing skin. Vitamin C is a fantastic antioxidant that helps to kill free-radicals that come in contact with the skin. Vitamin C also speeds cell turnover to reveal new skin cells. It helps to speed up the production of collagen and elastin.
3. Weight Loss – You can replace sugary drinks with lemon water and cut a chunk of calories from your diet. Therefore, aiding you to lose weight. If the lemon water does not taste too good, consider adding a teaspoon or two of honey to help with the taste.
4. Boost Immune System – Lemon water will help boost your immune system. Taking a Vitamin C supplement may help protect you from the seasonal cold. Vitamin C is loaded with antioxidants and antiviral properties and works hard to protect your immune system and boost your immune system to fight off diseases.
5. Detox The Liver – Lemon water works as a detoxifying agent to help clean the liver. According to a recent Chinese study, consuming lemon water could reverse the liver’s excessive alcohol consumption.
These are several benefits of drinking lemon water.
Do you drink lemon water? Will you consider adding it to your diet?
