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Healthy Habits: Water, WITH LEMON, please!

It’s Spring and flowers are starting to come out in full bloom, trees are growing into their canopy of leaves, and birds are chirping happily. All signs of new life and fresh starts. Wish to give your body a natural boost of new life? Try adding lemon to your water. This is one simple addition that can make a big difference in the overall health of your body.

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  • When mixed with warm water, it helps your stomach by relieving digestion problems, such as nausea, heartburn, and bloating. When you drink lemon water on a regular basis, your body is aided in eliminating waste more efficiently.
  • It helps your liver remove toxins/free radicals that are produced when filtering your blood because of the high level of Vitamin C (think powerful antioxidant!) found in lemons. The antioxidants help to neutralize the free radicals.
  • The removal of toxins can also help clear the skin. Along with the hydration from the water, the vitamin C from the lemon helps clear the skin and give it a healthy glow. Try to drink the water right away in the morning to start flushing out your system immediately and give you the right start to your day!
  • It helps boost your immune system. The vitamin C and potassium help to fight colds and stimulate brain and nerve function. The potassium also helps to control blood pressure.
This is just a brief summary of the benefits of lemon water, but for me, that’s enough to continue drinking lemon water on a regular basis! Something so simple, yet so beneficial!
Try adding half a lemon of juice or a tablespoon to your next glass of water. Not only are you adding a burst of flavor, you are also adding a natural boost to your body!
Lemon Water by LIVESTRONG (links to a list of articles found on the site)
Recipe: Health Benefits of Lemon Water – by Marcus Samuelsson

Cathleen

Friday 4th of May 2012

You know, The other day I had the WORST sore throat I have EVER had. Ever. I was desperate, I didn't want to wait to heat up water, I just ate a whole lemon, and OH MY GOODNESS. That was the greatest cure.

Jessica@AKitchenAddiction

Monday 7th of May 2012

Yikes! I bet that did clear up the problem! I will have to remember that, though I don't know if I could handle all of that tartness (though if I hurt enough, I probably could!)! :)

sandra

Friday 4th of May 2012

Good afternoon ;) I adore water with freshly squeezed lemon! BTW: I have nominated your blog for a Kreativ Blogger and Sunshine Award ~ You can view this at http://sandrarecipeblogsite.blogspot.com ~ Have a fantastic weekend...

Jessica@AKitchenAddiction

Monday 7th of May 2012

Thank you! That is so sweet of you! I so appreciate your kind comments!

Zsofi Anna

Friday 4th of May 2012

This is a good reminder. I always feel good when I drink a lot of water--especially lemon water. I like hot lemon water, particularly, to feel cleansed about a meal.

Jessica@AKitchenAddiction

Monday 7th of May 2012

Me too! I especially like hot lemon water in the morning when I first get up!

Lyn @LovelyPantry

Friday 4th of May 2012

I agree! I've been drinking lemon infused water for 11 days now. Its a learned habit that I plan to continue :-)

Jessica@AKitchenAddiction

Monday 7th of May 2012

Don't you just feel better?! It's great and so easy!

Abby

Thursday 3rd of May 2012

So true! And it tastes so good too :)

Jessica@AKitchenAddiction

Monday 7th of May 2012

So much better than drinking endless glasses of plain water! :)