Did you know that we are made up of
50-75% water? Think about that for one minute. More than half of us is
water. That’s incredible. We only start to feel thirsty when we have
lost about 2-3% of our water and many of us actually ignore the signs of
thirst. Your body needs water for a multitude of reasons. Here are just
a few:- Flushes out toxins
- Helps the nutrients get to your organs and tissues
- Regulates body temperature
- Protects joints and organs
You can see how water is pretty important
to drink. We get 20% of our water through food so what about the other
80%? It’s up to you to provide your body with that and it should come
from water. But water is boring to drink. It’s bland. You have a hard
time pouring a glass of water and drinking it straight up. In fact, you
hate is so much you’d rather just not drink it all.
Well you don’t have to drink boring bland water anymore to get that 80%. Grab a lemon and start slicing and squeezing. Move
over blah water. Hello lemon water. Is it good for you? Safe to drink?
Better than you think. Here are some reasons why you should be heading
to the grocery store and stocking up on these cute little yellow fruits.
11 Reasons to Drink More Lemon Water
Natural Vitamin C.
Remember your doctor telling you Vitamin C
is pretty darned important for healing wounds, providing nutrients and
creating collagen for your body just to name a few things. This vitamin
does not get stored in your body so you need to replenish the supply
daily. What better way than to drink it naturally.
Potassium please.
Lemons have potassium too. This mineral
is good for the heart and helps lower high blood pressure and reduces
your risk of stroke.
Clean that liver.
We all know that our liver has a big job.
It filters and flushes out crap. Drinking water is important in aiding
the liver to do that but did you know that water with lemon lowers the
toxins in your body so the liver doesn’t have to work quite as hard?
Digestion aid.
Lemon water is great for helping with
digestion. Try squeezing some lemon into some warm water, not cold, and
drink it after a meal. Chances of having an upset stomach after dinner
will be slim.
No more sore stomach.
And speaking of upset stomachs, lemon water will naturally soothe a sore stomach and relieve indigestion.
No thanks, I’m not hungry.
Trying to lose weight or maintain your
figure? Try drinking lemon water before a meal or before going out to
eat. It is a great appetite suppressor. You will feel fuller, sooner and
longer and won’t eat as much. No pig outs for you!
Clearer skin.
We all know that drinking lots of water
keeps our skin soft and supple but did you know that putting some lemon
in that water will help keep your skin clearer too? Of course, remember
it is flushing toxins out of our body better and because of that, better
skin.
Say aaaaah with more confidence.
Lemon water gives you fresher breath so
you won’t have to be embarrassed by bad breath again. The sweet citrusy
drink cleanses your palettes and your breath naturally.
More energy than coffee?
Absolutely. Try replacing your regular
morning coffee with a cup of warm water and lemon for a week and see
what happens. The first two days you may feel a slight detox from the
coffee but I guarantee you will feel better the rest of the day.
Start the day right?
If you don’t think you are ready to give
up coffee just yet, that’s ok. How about having a nice glass of lemon
water while you’re coffee is brewing? Your body has been asleep and
without hydration for almost 8 hours so it desperately needs water upon
waking. Remember, even though coffee is made of water, it will not
rehydrate you. In fact, it will do the exact opposite. Do it a favor,
give it some water.
A wonderful natural flavor.
Put away those horrible drink crystals
that claim to enhance the taste of your water naturally. There isn’t
anything natural about them. Anything that says sugar free means
chemical shit storm. Remember that. Do not put that in your body.
If you aren’t so convinced just yet, why
not try a lemon water test for a week and see how you feel. Can you
think of any other benefits of lemon water that I may have missed? Share
them below.
