The lemon is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family. This citrusy fruit has its very own fragrant and acidic juice. Lemons are loaded with vitamin C (1 cup of lemon juice is equal to 187% of the vitamin C you need each day). They also contain potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin B6, and thiamine.
Lemon water
Lemon water is one of the most popular ways of consuming a lemon. Some benefits of lemon water are:
- It aids in digestion- drinking lemon water in the morning jump starts the digestive system, which then allows you to digest food easily and helps to prevent the buildup of toxins
- Its a good source of vitamin C- the recommended daily amount of vitamin C adults should consume is 65-90 milligrams, a lemon provides about 18.6 milligrams.
- It freshens breath- lemons are known for getting rid of strong smells such as onions, garlic ect. Lemons stimulate the saliva and water prevents a dry mouth, which causes bacteria to build up.Bad breath can be avoided by drinking a glass of lemon water after a meal and in the morning.
- It improves your skins quality- loss of moisture can promote wrinkles in the skin, however studies show that a citrus-based drink helps to aid the skin with vitamin C.
- It supports weight loss-lemons contain poly-phenol antioxidants which significantly supports weight loss. research has shown that it is unclear if it is because of the lemon juice or simply because people tend to drink more water, causing them to feel full.
- It helps prevent kidney stones- lemons contain citrate which makes urine less acidic and prevents/flushes out stones.
- It promotes hydration- water is the main source of hydration. Adding lemon to your water enhances the flavour, which may encourage you to drink more.
Another popular way of consuming a lemon is a lemon detox tea. There are many different versions of the detox, and many different recipes but its still proven to help you lose weight faster. Many people like drinking this in the morning instead of coffee ect.
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