GO SUCK A LEMON! FOR REAL... I'M NOT EVEN KIDDING
Article by Heather Jadus
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #28
Go Suck a Lemon!
Lemons are so good for us that you should be part of your daily diet. The best way to partake? Squeeze a whole lemon into a glass, then pour at least 8 oz. of warm water. Drink away. Doing this first thing in the morning before you do anything else is said to be the best way to do it.
So what are the benefits of fresh lemon juice when you drink it with warm water?
1. It helps the liver eliminate toxins and waste products. The liver has various roles in the body including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of bio chemicals to aid in proper digestion. Lemon water increases the livers detoxifying enzymes and helps the liver carry out these functions more efficiently.
2. It's alkalizing. The body functions best in a more alkaline state and cancer cells tend to breed in an acidic body. Unfortunately due to the foods most people eat, the things they expose their skin to, and the environment they live in, most people’s bodies are very acidic. Lemons are alkalizing to the body and blood (although lemons are actually an acidic fruit).
3. It's a rich source of vitamins and minerals rich in vitamin C (anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, & helps immune system), vitamin B (energy production), riboflavin (tissue repair, growth, & development) and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium (these minerals all help build strong bones & teeth).
4. It's super healthy for your skin. Lemon juice in water can act as an anti-aging remedy by removing wrinkles and improve the overall appearance of your skin. Your skin can’t look healthy if your body is holding onto toxins.
5. It's good for weight loss. Lemon water can help burn fat faster. When the liver is full of toxins it can’t metabolize fats as efficiently.
I'm going to try this every morning for 30 days to see if it really helps. I will keep you posted on my results for sure.
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