Lemon intake can be a great daily habit. All you have to do is boil some water let it cool down and pour some fresh lemon juice in.
Lemons can provide you with 64% of your vitamin C daily intake and they also contain phytochemicals, terpenes, and polyphenols, meaning they have a great effect on your overall health. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamin B and C, protein, phosphorus, natural oils, carbs, flavonoids and potassium. Containing antibacterial antiviral properties, lemon water will not only provide you with nutrients but it will help you fight infections.
Lemon water regulates your pH levels and increases the alkalinity of your body, it enhances digestion, helps you lose weight and fights cravings.
Treat these issues using lemon water:
1. Acne treatment
You can wash your face with lemon water to prevent acne and combat acidity.
2. Weight loss and appetite control
Lemons contain enzymes, vitamins and pectin which can help you regulate blood sugar and improve digestion.
3. Kidney stones
Lemons contains potassium which increases citrate levels and stops oxalates to form.
4. Immunity boost
Lemons protect the lymphatic system and eliminates pathogens
5. Gallbladder
If you drink lemon water with lunch it is prone to remove gallbladder stones and relieve pain.
6. Colds and flu
You can fight flu and cold by taking vitamin C. It has antiviral and antibacterial proberties and it is an antioxidant and immunity booster.
7. GERD
Drink lemon water for 2 weeks to reduce gastro reflux.
8. Nails
Lemons help remove spots and yellowness making your nails hard and healthy as well.
9. No food-borne issues
Prevent food poisoning especially during the holidays by drinking lemon water.
10. Fibromyalgia
Lose fatigue with yoga and lemon water.
11. Inflammation
Lemon water acts as anti-inflamatory agent and can also regulate your pH levels.
12. No post-workout muscle soreness
Soothe your muscules by drinking lemon water after working out.
13. Relieve pain and swelling in joints
You can strenghten your joints and eliminate uric acid with lemon water.
14. Alcohol
Fight alcohol craving with lemon water.
15. Colitis
Drink lemon water daily to balance your pH levels and help treat colitis.