Every single morning, before I eat or drink anything I reach for a big glass of lemon water. I squeeze about half a lemon into 12 to 16 ounces of room temperature water and sip.
Lemons are not just a cute garnish for your glass! You should be gulping lemon water down daily.
BENEFITS OF LEMON WATER
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flushes out toxins
Lemon juice stimulates the natural enzymes in the liver, which in turn, helps it to flush out toxins!Consider it nature’s built-in detoxifier.
Lemon water can help the body maintain a balanced pH state, alkalizing the blood and reversing the negative effects of highly acidic foods.
BALANCES pH LEVELS
Lemons contain a soluble fiber called pectin that has been shown to help with weight loss.
Lemon juice is a delicious way to add variety to your water without calories!
ASSISTS IN WEIGHT LOSS
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IMMUNE BOOSTER
Lemons are high in both potassium and Vitamin C.Potassium will help control blood pressure and the Vitamin C will help fight off any colds!
Lemon water helps the digestive process along and makes the process of eliminating waste products from the body easier, which, let’s be frank, is a great thing!
helps with digestion
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Some people claim that lemon water can wear away the enamel on your teeth. I have never experienced any problems with this, but know that there are precautions to take if you are at all concerned.
can lemon water be bad f or your teeth?
This reduces the amount of acid.
Drink room temperature or cold instead of hot
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This way, your teeth will not have as much direct contact with the lemon water.
USE A STRAW
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If you’re worried about your enamel, don’t sweat! You can still enjoy lemon water by utilizing the above tips and protecting those pearly whites.
Use 100% pure lemon essential oil instead of actual lemons.
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Do you drink lemon water? Read more for tips on the benefits of lemon water and why you should incorporate this easy tip to your daily life!