The superpowers of water with lemon. All health effects

Take a refreshing and invigorating glass of lemon water as soon as you get up. What a simple and pleasant remedy! We’ve all taken it once, like medicinal drink or as soda.

Lemon deservedly has an aura of “food-medicine” and many people benefit from it each morning by repeating the ritual of drink on an empty stomach water with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon.

Lemon contains many organic acids –such as citric acid– that stimulate salivation and quench thirst better than plain water. This is the reason why most sodas are acidic.

Discover in this video the most important properties of lemon.

Water with lemon: 6 immediate benefits for your health

Drink lemon water every morning It has numerous benefits, but these are the first ones you will notice:

The taste is acid but increases the excretion of acids in the urine, so its effect on the blood and the body is alkalizing (And because of that, detoxifying). Lemon’s pH is 2.6, possibly one of the most acidic among fruits. Grapefruit, orange, pineapple –or tomato– are also acidic.A glass of water with half a lemon It provides 2 kilocalories, and in return it offers us potassium (10 mg), vitamin C (4 mg), flavonones (2 mg of eriocitrin, diosmin, hesperidin and naringenin) and some fiber (0.5 g). This formula is purifying and It helps with blood circulation.Water with lemon is a first-choice remedy for colds and pharyngitis. Its effectiveness as an immune stimulant has been attributed to its vitamin C content. However, although lemon is rich in this vitamin, it is not a “bomb”. According to studies, the effect is due to the combination of oils aromatics and phytonutrients such as flavanones, which multiply by 200 the stimulating capacity of vitamin C. Thanks to the citrate content (230 mg in 5 ml), prevents the appearance of kidney stones and helps kidney care. Consuming the juice of half to one lemon each day significantly raises citrate levels in the urine, which reduces the formation of stones in the urinary system (in the kidneys and bladder). Lemon water also helps to improve immunity. The joint action of vitamin C and flavonones increases the number of white blood cells, the defensive cells capable of eliminating viruses, bacteria and diseased cells. For this reason it is recommended in the dietary treatment of infections, especially respiratory infections.

If we want to make a fast with the aim of promoting the depuration and the weight reduction (if possible, under the control of a dietitian or a doctor), we can take about 40 lemons in 10 days.

How to drink water with lemon

There has been much speculation about how much lemon we should take. This depends on the purpose. If we want an invigorating and healthy drink, half a lemon or a whole one with water in the morning is more than enough.

Preparing water with lemon is very simple. Put the freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon or one lemon (organic if possible) in a large glass of lukewarm natural mineral water. That’s it, without sugar or other additives. Maybe you can add a sprig of fresh mint if you have it handy and like it. Take it right after you get up.

you can add honey

A traditional remedy when we have the irritated throat are gargles with lemon juice and natural unfiltered honey.

you can make a vegan version substituting honey for maple syrup (but it doesn’t have the same qualities). In the end, we swallowed the delicious juice. ‘

During a diet or fasting

To make a fasting in weight loss regimens: Mix the juice of half a lemon, 1 glass of water, 2-3 teaspoons of maple syrup or sap, a point of cayenne and some mint if desired. You can drink 6 to 12 glasses a day for a maximum of 10 days (do it under professional supervision).

We do not recommend the consumption of packaged juice, since it loses properties. Natural lemon juice is preferable. And it’s even better if you add a little grated skin, as it contains a large amount of essential oils and flavonoids.

Do you have contraindications?

not known no contraindication (except for people with delicate teeth). Not even diabetics have to worry because it contains few sugars.

Another thing is to make a long fast lemon based. In this case and people with diabetes or kidney disease should consult their doctor.

The teeth they may turn somewhat yellowish. It can even promote cavities. Therefore, if you have delicate teeth, drink lemon water through a straw. After taking it, rinse your mouth with water. But don’t brush your teeth because it’s too abrasive.

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