For years people are being advised to drink lemon water in the morning. It has become the best friend of dieter’s, even TV commercials suggest a glass of lemon water blended with a spoon of honey can help you reduce weight. Well, guess what? You have been doing it all wrong.
It may have shattered your whole belief in life but the truth is that it won’t be as effective as it can be if you consume it without the right procedure.
What is it?
Apparently, you don’t have to squeeze the lemon in the water, owing to the fact that most of the nutrients in are present in the pulp and peel of the lemon. When you squeeze lemon you lose all those nutrients. Instead of extracting the juice you need to cut a lemon in half and boil it in water for around five minutes. Then let the boiled water cool for some minutes and squeeze those lemons into the water and take them out. Stir the water and add honey to it.
That’s it, your lemon water is prepared with right procedure.
Now if you thought that it only helps in weight loss then you are highly mistaken. This lemon juice has many other health benefits too.
Here are some of the health benefits of drinking lemon water in the morning.
1. It Improves Your Digestion.
It enhances the production of bile fluid in the liver which ultimately boosts the digestion. It also eliminates the toxins from water and reduces bloating.
2. It Strengthens Your Immune System.
The antibacterial properties present in honey improve and strengthen the immune system. Honey mixed with lemon also prevents you from infections such as cold and flu.
3. It Keeps You Energetic!
Lemon is loaded with Vitamin B and C as well as phosphorus, carbohydrates, and proteins. Lemon water is a natural energy drink as it oxygenates your body. The negative-charged ions present in it gives your body an instant energy boost. You feel revitalized whole day.
4. It Balances pH Levels.
Lemon has an acidic property which balances the pH levels of the body. When you consume it empty stomach, it eliminates uric acid deposit in joints and prevents them from pain and inflammation.
5. It Improves Skin.
Vitamin C present in lemon improves skin texture as it purifies blood cells and vessels in our body. It also cures blemishes, acne and slows down the process of aging.
Regular consumption of lemon water in the morning can actually make you feel healthier, energetic and beautiful. Not to forget that it does aids weight loss and keeps you fit. Have you ever tried it for a month? Share your experience with us.
13 December 2017
Avni S. Singh