10 Amazing Benefits of Lemon Water you Never Knew About

By: Cindy G Castillo

Ok, this is not another article nagging you about how much water you should be drinking every day.

BUT — we are going to tell you how you can double the health benefits that water already offers our bodies. It’s simple. All you have to do is add lemon. 

Like most citrus fruits, lemons are a very rich source of vitamin C, which means it’s an amazing antioxidant. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin B6 and vitamin B1 (thiamine) in lesser amounts. There are also minerals present in lemons such as copper and calcium. Copper has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, while calcium of course is great for your bones and teeth.

Lemons are inexpensive, easily available (we all have them at home) and have a long list of benefits for you to take advantage of. 

1. Warm lemon water helps digestion – Warm lemon water is a simple, quick and effective home remedy for digestive issues. Starting your day with a warm glass of lemon water on an empty stomach is the healthiest morning drink you can get. It will help you kiss goodbye issues like bloating, belching, heartburn, etc. It also treats constipation by helping in waste elimination. 

2. Lemon water strengthens your immune system – Our immune system helps us fight illnesses — especially during flu season. Warm lemon water contains anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that fight harmful bacteria, fungus, and virus that cause diseases and infections. Its antioxidant property helps eliminate toxins from the body.

3. It is your solution for bad breath – A cup of lemon water in the morning is great for oral health. Its anti-bacterial properties eliminate mouth bacteria responsible for causing bad breath. It also soothes toothaches and oral diseases like gingivitis. A plus? Lemon is a natural bleaching agent, and helps your teeth stay pearly white!

4. No more grouchiness – Starting your morning with lemon water will up your mood, and it’s not because of its vitamins — it’s actually because of its smell. Lemon’s revitalizing, mood-enhancing smell also minimizes anxiety and depression. Let it be your natural stress reducer.

5. Natural Diuretic – Lemon water prevents urinary tract infections. Because it is a natural diuretic, it increases urination and hence, eliminates bacteria that cause infection. It is also effective in preventing kidney stones because of its citric acid.

Want to up your benefits? Add honey!

 6. Lemon water with honey will help with weight loss – Take a glass or warm water, add 1 teaspoon of honey, squeeze 1 lemon to it and drink it on an empty stomach daily in the morning. This will increase your metabolism rate which burns calories — fast! The combination of lemon water and honey will also boost your energy throughout the day. 

7. It will treat your cold and flu (thanks mom!) – Latina moms all know this home remedy and it is medically proven to work. Add two teaspoons each of honey and lemon juice in a cup of warm water. Not only will it ease the discomfort of the cold and flu, but both lemon and honey have anti-viral properties with fight infectious bacteria and will treat any nasal congestion. Honey will also soothe the throat and treat a cough as well.  

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Lemon Juice

8. It is good for your heart – Lemon juice has been found to bring tons of benefits for the heart. The potassium that lemons contain controls high blood pressure while the vitamin C lowers cholesterol levels and prevents blood clotting within vessels. The same antioxidants we’ve been talking about helps eliminate harmful toxins and keeps blood purified. It also prevents strokes, heart attacks and other serious heart problems. 

Sweet Lemon Water / Lemonades – (Lemon water w/sugar added)

 9. Good for the skin – Lemonade works wonders for your hair and skin. The high amount of vitamin C in lemonade eliminates free radicals which are responsible for causing wrinkles and aging. Vitamin C also heals damaged tissues, lightens dark spots, prevents acne and blemishes and helps in reducing sun damage. 

10. Helps maintain your hair looking beautiful – The same vitamin C in lemonade also helps with split ends, dry hair and dandruff. Its antibacterial property fights bacteria, thus preventing several scalp issues.

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