We are all suffering with the COVID-19 crisis and the most important thing right now is to keep our immune system in check. Nourishing your body with the right foods and vitamins is more important than ever now. I’ve always been a big fan of lemons. Especially in combination with ginger tea! Ever since the whole COVID-19 crisis started I made a commitment to myself to start my mornings with hot lemon water. And I call you to do the same! You might need to get used to the taste, because it is obviously quite sour. But once I tell you all the health benefits of lemon water you will want to insert this to your morning routine immediately.
Immune system booster
Lemons are really high in vitamin C. That’s why lemons are a natural antioxidant which enhances the immune system and has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Having a good immune systems helps you to be less susceptible to diseases, which is especially in this time really important.
Great source of potassium
Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body. And guess what? Lemons are full of potassium! This mineral helps to keep your heart, brain and nerves running smoothly. With 138 mg of potassium per 100 grams of lemon, lemons are an amazing source of this vital mineral. Your body needs about 3500 mg of potassium each day. Adding lemon water into your diet makes it so easy to reach your daily intake of potassium.
Healthy looking skin
Who doesn’t want a healthy and glowy looking skin? The antioxidants in lemons helps to clear your skin and lessen blemishes. Also the vitamin C stimulates collagen production which helps to reduce the signs of aging.
Balances the body’s pH
Reducing the body’s acidity is a big thing lately in health world. Lemon juice may be acidic outside of the body, but it actually alkalizing after it has been fully metabolized. When you drink warm lemon water in the morning it can raise the pH of your body. This promotes a healthy cell function and creates a less hospitable environment for bacteria and viruses.
Helps to cleanse your body
Compounds in lemon also help your liver to do a better job of filtering toxins out of your body. The citrus flavonoids found in lemons can actually protect your liver against damaging toxins. Drinking hot lemon water everyday could help your body to cleanse itself naturally.
Besides that, lemon water can also help you with weight loss and freshen your breath. All amazing benefits! My favorite way to include lemons into my routine is to drink hot lemon water on an empty stomach every morning. I fill a cup with warm water and I squeeze in half of a lemon. I usually drink this through a bamboo straw because the lemon isn’t that great for your teeth. Like I said, I also love to drink ginger tea throughout the day and add in a slice of lemon. If you don’t like the taste of hot lemon water on it’s own, you can also add in some extra flavors like lavender, mint, honey or turmeric.
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