Why You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water In The Morning

 

 

01 Support Immune Function:

Citrus fruits like lemon are high in vitamin C, which helps play an important role in immune function. Lemons also contain substances with antimicrobial properties that keep cold and flu viruses away. Ascorbic acid (found in lemon juice) also helps iron absorption which plays a role in immune function. 

 

02 Alkalize the Body:

Though lemons seem acidic, they are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. The citric and ascorbic acid found in lemons helps reduce your body's acidity when it is metabolized. 

 

03 Helps with Digestion:

The pectin fiber found in lemons helps fight hunger cravings and keep you full longer. The fiber also aids in digestion to help flush out unwanted materials. 

 

04 Natural, Gentle Diuretic:

 Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials through an increased rate of urination in the body. This in turn, helps boost your kidney's detoxifying function. 

05 Energizer

 Lemon water helps to feel hydrates and oxygenates the body leaving you revitalized and refreshed!

06 Speed Up Metabolism:

 Personal Training pro Jackie Warner swears by lemon water on a daily basis. "Adding the lemon helps to detoxify the liver and metabolizes fat, so this can speed up metabolism by 33 percent."

 

 

07 Can Limes be Used with the Same Benefits as Lemons?:

 Lemons and limes have similar nutrition profiles, but lemons ultimately win out. BUT, if you're getting bored with lemon water, try lime water for a change of pace.