Lemon water is a very common detox water. Its popularity grew due to it being tasty with its tangy and sweet flavor, as well lemon juice is also quite beneficial to your health.
Today’s blog will discuss lemon water’s benefits and we will give you some yummy lemon water recipes to get you started!
The Benefits of Lemon Water Include:
- Digestion
Lemons can flush toxins out of your body by improving enzyme function and stimulating your liver’s functionality in the process. Lemons contain plenty of minerals, and the digestive aspects of the drink provide indigestion relief from belching, heartburn, and bloating.
- Boosts Your Immune System
Lemons are largely composed of vitamin C. In fact, each lemon carries approximately 30-50 mg of it. By drinking lemon water as soon as you wake up, your body can effectively absorb the vitamins, and offer a boost in immunity.
- Potassium Source
High in potassium, lemons are beneficial for heart health, in addition to nerve and brain function.
- Gives You Fresh Breath
Lemon can also alleviate tooth pain and gingivitis. Since tooth enamel can be eroded by citric acid, brush your teeth after drinking lemon water.
- Helps You Lose Weight
Consistently sipping on lemon water can help you shed excess weight! Lemons consist of a fiber called pectin, which makes you feel full for longer, and in turn, makes you snack less during the day.
When you’re dehydrated, you’re more susceptible to getting headaches, feeling tired, and developing a bad mood. Sipping lemon water makes you feel happy, and helps you to stay hydrated.
To create lemon water, you simply only need a lemon and water. Fill up a glass of water, cut up the lemon, and squeeze as much or as little as you want into your glass. Some people like to fill up ice cube trays with lemon water at night, then defrost a cube, or two in a glass in the morning, for a quick vitamin C boost!
Try Out These 3 Lemon Water Recipes For Weight Loss:
- Honey and Warm Lemon Water
Combine half a lemon with a teaspoon of raw, organic honey in a mug full of boiled water. Ensure the water is hot enough to melt the honey so it mixes with the lemon water!
- Cucumber Lemon Water
Add half of a thinly-cut lemon, a quarter of a cucumber, ice, and water to a large pitcher. Let it cool in the fridge for about 5 minutes, then pour some in a cup, drink it and relax!
- Minty Hot Lemon Water
Combine half a lemon with hot water in a mug and add some mint. While the water is still hot, feel free to add a tablespoon of honey if you want to sweeten the drink.
Have you tried lemon water before? If you try one of our recipes let us know what you think in the comments!