Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Lemon Goodness


Lemons are a magical fruit! There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries.  It is recommended that we should drink warm lemon water on a daily basis. Here's ten amazing reasons why warm lemon water is good to drink in the morning

  1. Great to boost your immune system. Lemons are high in vitamin C and potassium which means they are great for fighting colds and for stimulating brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps to control blood pressure.
  2. Balances the pH levels in the body. Reduce the acidity of your body by drinking lemon water everyday. Lemon is an alkaline - they are high in citric acid but do not create acidity in the body once metabolised.
  3. Helps with weight loss. Lemons are have in pectin fiber with helps to fight those evil hunger cravings.
  4. Aids in digestion. Lemon juice is great for flushing out unwanted materials in your body. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid used in digestion.
  5. It is a diuretic. Lemons help to increase urination which helps to purify the body and release toxins.
  6. Clears skin. The Vitamin C component in lemons help to decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water helps to get rid of toxins from the blood which in turn helps to clear the skin. Applied directly to scars, lemon can help reduce their appearance.
  7. Freshens breath. They also help to relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. Be careful though because the citric acid can erode tooth enamel - maybe sip your water with a straw.
  8. Relieves respiratory problems. Warm lemon water can help to relieve pesky coughs and get rid of chest infections.
  9. Helps with stress. Vitamin C is helps to eliminate your stress in your body and mind.
  10. Helps to kick the coffee habit. Lemon water can help reduce the craving for coffee in the morning.

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