Before you
commit to a juice cleanse or quit coffee cold turkey add this morning routine
and make it a habit! If there is one thing that I
can’t go a day without, it’s a glass of warm lemon water in the morning.
It is beyond amazing what a cup of warm lemon water first
thing in the morning can do for your body, your immune system, brain and soul
for that matter. Make sure to wait 30 minutes before eating breakfast, as this
will ensure your body gets the most energy and nutrients from the food you eat.
Use fresh lemons (preferably organic and locally grown) and mineral rich
filtered water. Warm water and lemon is a natural energizer. It hydrates and
oxygenates the body, leaving it feeling refreshed and revitalized for quite
some time. As opposed to coffee, whose effects are short lived.
This
cocktail helps to flush away unwanted materials and toxins left from the
digestive process. It also boosts energy and improves mood. Lemons also promote
clear thinking and help reduce anxiety and depression. It also makes an amazing
pre-workout drink.
8 Benefits to Drinking
Warm Lemon Water Every Morning
1) Aids Digestion. Lemon juice flushes out unwanted
materials and toxins from the body. It encourages the liver to produce bile
which is an acid that is required for digestion.
2) Cleanses Your System / is a Diuretic. The citric acid
in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the liver and aids
in detoxification.
3) Boosts Your Immune System. Lemons are high in vitamin
C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which
stimulates brain and nerve function. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) found in lemons
demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects
4) Balances pH Levels. Lemons are one of the most
alkalizing foods for the body. Sure, they are acidic on their own, but inside
our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the
body once metabolized).
5) Clears Skin. The vitamin C component as well as
other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps to combat
free radical damage. It can be applied directly to scars or age spots to help
reduce their appearance.
6) Promotes Healing. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), found in
abundance in lemons, promotes wound healing
7) Hydrates Your Lymph System. Warm water and lemon
juice supports the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your
body.
8) Aids in Weight Loss. Lemons are high in pectin fiber,
which helps fight hunger cravings.
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