LEMON WATER HAS MANY HEALTH BENEFITS | IT'S A NEW DAY | OCT 15

Although I did not over indulge this weekend and just had a little nibble of each dish, I still feel like I need to detox. I don't do too well with all kinds of different food combinations. Turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, pumpkin pie, wine, a few hors d'oeuvres.  Ugh!!!  I just want to simplify my food selections over the next few days.

One of the best ways to cleanse your system is by drinking Lemon Water.  This is one of the first things I learned about 25 years ago when I first visited a Naturopath.

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Slice a lemon in half and squeeze both halves over a cup of water. You can substitute a lime also to get similar benefits. Every part of a lemon including the membranous parts and the lemon peel is beneficial for your health.

Here are just a few benefits of drinking Lemon Water

Helps Boost Your Immune System- Lemons are a great source of vitamin C, citrus bioflavonoids, and phytonutrients, all of which aid in increasing your immune system.

Helps Prevents Cancers – Lemons are a highly alkaline food, studies have shown that cancer thrives in an acidic body and cannot survive in an alkaline environment.

Increased Energy- The vitamins and nutrients in lemons help to increase your energy, particularly the high amount of vitamin C. Lemon Water energizes and hydrates the system.

Helps Improve Digestion- Lemon water stimulates the gastrointestinal tract which is why it is most beneficial to drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

Helps Balance pH – Drinking lemon water helps to alkalize your body. Many diseases and conditions have been linked to an acidic body state. For optimal health it is important for your body to maintain a slightly alkaline state which can be achieved by eating alkaline foods.

Helps to Lower Blood Pressure – Drinking lemon or lime water can help lower your blood pressure

Helps Improve Liver Function – Lemon water helps to stimulate and purify your liver. It also helps inhibit the excess flow of bile and increases liver enzymes.

Helps with Detoxification- Lemon water helps to cleanse the body by reducing toxins in the blood. The nutrients in lemons also help to promote the removal of waste materials and toxins as it acts as a natural diuretic.

Helps to Regulate Bowel Movements – Lemon water helps the bowels with elimination of waste and reduces constipation.

Try to drink lemon water first thing in the morning upon waking and then wait at least 15 to 30 minutes before having breakfast in order to get the most benefits of lemon water. To boost the benefits of lemon water, see if you can give up your morning coffee for a few days.  I suggest that you do this gradually over a few days, otherwise you may end up with a HUGE withdrawal headache.

If you want to really give your metabolism a boost try sprinkling in some Cayenne Pepper. 

It will surely wake you up!

Enjoy! 

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