If you follow me on Instagram you will have noticed I’ve begun to share my morning ritual of warm lemon water. If you don’t follow me, what are you waiting for?!
Does it have to be warm?
Drink warm or room temperature beverages first thing in the morning to avoid shocking your system.² Imagine waking up from your warm cozy bed and starting your morning with a cup of fresh lemon water. Sounds good, right?
Does it have to be in the morning?
Nope, I usually have a lemon wedge in my water at all times. I start my day with lemon water to kick start my digestive system. After hours of fasting overnight your body needs hydration.
Skin Benefits of Lemon Water ²
- Hydration
You’ve been asleep for hopefully 7-9 hours, and now you want to introduce a substance that your body needs to function. Water. But why not make it as nutritious and delicious as possible by including vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes via lemon.
- Detoxification
Hydration leads to detoxification. When the body is hydrated you are able to eliminate waste products. Lemon juice aids digestion by supporting digestive hydrochloric acid in the stomach.¹ Due to structural similarities, lemon juice deceives the liver into producing bile which further aids in the digestive process.² Drinking lemon water will by no means cleanse a person of their complete toxic burden, but it will nourish the liver, a major organ of detoxification.
- Antioxidants
Vitamin C provides antioxidant support to fight harmful free radical damage.¹ Free radicals are responsible for the visible signs of aging, like wrinkles.¹ Vitamin C enhances collagen production and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.²
- Enhances Immunity
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has been widely studied for its role in maintaining a healthy immune system. Vitamin C has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects that may reduce the severity and duration of respiratory infections, like the common cold.¹⸴² Consider drinking lemon water while you are healthy to prevent cold symptoms.²
Let me know in the comments below if you prefer your drinks warm/room temperature or cold.
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Resources
- 5 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water. Naturopathic Doctor in Ottawa – Revivelife Clinic. http://revivelifeclinic.com/5-health-benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water/. Published January 13, 2015.
- Link R. The Detoxifying, Skin-Booster Beverage You Should Drink. Dr. Axe. https://draxe.com/nutrition/benefits-of-lemon-water/#Risks_and_Side_Effects. Published October 17, 2020.
