Lemon Water | Benefits

We all ought to be lovers of water, as our body requires hydration which introduces the purpose of water. Water has a flavor which we struggle to describe, however, Lemon has a distinct taste which we can describe without even saying a word.

It's ironic how food which most of us dislike has so much benefits for our body but on the other hand food which tastes sooo good tend to be our favorite but who's to say we can't make healthy food taste so good? (hint: Will be doing a post on this soon)

Want to know the 11 benefits of lemon water? Then please read further.




The 11 benefits of lemon water is not a necessity (like drinking water) but its a plus which I'm sure we'll be thankful for in future. You will understand why I say this once you have read the 11 benefits of drinking Lemon water.

Questions such as

- When am I suppose to drink lemon water?

- How often should I drink lemon water?

- When will I start to see or feel results of drinking lemon water?

You need to keep in mind that  being healthy for any reason is  NOT a DESTINATION BUT a STYLE.

In other words if you want to maintain the befits of drinking lemon water you need to be drinking lemon water on a daily basis, Even if it's once a day.

If you intend on drinking lemon water once a day I would recommend drinking it in the morning before your day starts. From experience it helps a lot with giving me a kick for the day , as I'm not a morning person it helps wake me up to start my day.


11 Benefits of drinking lemon water 

1. Lemon gives your immune system 
Vitamin C is like a jump cable which for our immune system, which helps when you are stressed which experts would highly recommend when stressed.

2. Excellent source of potassium
This is Good for your heart health, as well as for your brain and nerve function.

3. Aids with digestion
Lemon juice does not encourage a healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract it also helps relief indigestion such as heart burn, burping and bloating.

4. Cleanses your system
It helps flush out toxins in your body, for example cars driving by making you inhale the smoke or secondary smoking as you pass by someone smoking.

5. Freshens your breathe

It helps to relive tooth aches (from experience it actually works) and gingivitis . I would recommend drinking lemon water before brushing your teeth.

6. Keeps your skin blemish free
The antioxidants in lemon juice help to not only decrease blemishes, but wrinkles too, it can also be applies to scars and age spots to reduce their appearance, and because it's detoxifying your blood, it will maintain your skin's radiance (beauty tip ha!)

7. Helps you lose weight
Lemon contains pectin fiber which assists fight hunger cravings.

8. Gives you an energy boost
Lemon juice provides your body with energy when it enters your digestive tracts, it also helps with anxiety and depression.

9. Reduces inflammation
If you drink lemon water on a regular basis, it will decrease the acidity in your body which is where disease states come from. The uric acid in your joints are the cause of inflammation but the lemon acids removes it.

10. Helps to cut out caffeine
Let's just say it's turning an unhealthy craving into a healthy craving which makes you feel refreshed and ready to start your day!

11. Helps to fight viral infections
I highly recommend you use warm water with the lemon because it's most effective when diminishing viral infections, for example, consider sore throats which we all hate. As lemon water boosts your immune system. you'll simultaneously fight off the infections completely.

I hope you found this post useful, I will be posting once a week.

Let's be healthy!


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