A few weeks ago I read about the benefits of drinking lemon and hot water and thought I would give it a go. I have had a cup every morning since and really noticed a positive difference - now I am truly hooked.
Here are five reasons lemon and water are so good for you:
Go alkaline
Having an acidic body is not good for us - it can lead to weight gain, chronic illnesses, disease, bad sleep, back pain, lethargy and a whole host of other things you’ll want to avoid. Eating an alkaline diet can reverse this and keep you in tip top health, both for your mind and body.
Although we all know lemons are acidic, they turn alkaline once in the body. Drinking lemon and water first thing in the morning will set you off in the right direction for an alkaline day.
Good for your skin
Lemons are high in vitamin C and antioxidants which are good for the skin, not only as it helps slow down ageing (think fewer wrinkles) but also the alkaline kills bacteria which can lead to spots. They also aid digestion which will flush out your body leaving your skin clear and glowing.
Hydrating
Lemon is seriously high in electrolytes which boost your hydration, replenishing your body’s mineral supply and hydrating you quicker than water alone. If you drink lemon and water regularly, you should have lovely, plump skin!
Boost your immune system
Lemons are packed with vitamins and minerals. The vitamin C will help you fight off colds and flu, whilst their unique flavonoid compounds have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
Boost your energy
Not only will lemons hydrate you, making you feel more energised, but they also contain negatively charged ions which give you an energy boost when they enter the digestive system. On top of the science, the lemony scent is invigorating and a great way to start the day.
And on top of that, lemons are so cheap this has got to be the cheapest and easiest effective health and beauty recommendation ever!
Do you drink lemon and water?
I like drinking lemon and water but not regularly, I did know it’s good for us but not as good as you mentioned ..
I like your post, very helpful <3
Hi Mariam,
Until I started having it everyday, I didn’t realise either. It has improved my skin the most 🙂
Claire x