Lemon Water Benefits !
Hey everyone, today's post is going to be about Lemon Water and the benefits of drinking it. I love a glass of lemon water in the mornings to start my day. I find it do be a good detox and always leaves me feeling refreshed. Lemons are among the worlds most popular citrus fruits. There are many ways in which you can enjoy lemons. They can be eaten in slices , used to prep and garnish with meals there are many ways in which you can use lemons.
Nutritional Facts About Lemons
Lemons are a great source of vitamin C and fiber. The main fiber in lemons is pectin. Fibers like pectin can lower your blood pressure sugar levels by also slowing down the digestion of sugar and starch.
They are very low in fat and protein and constant of 10% carbs and around 88-89% water.
Vitamins and Minerals in Lemons
They are a great source of vitamin C an essential vitamin and a very powerful antioxidant. It aids and is important for the immune system function and the health of your skin.
Lemons are high in potassium can lower blood pressure levels and have positive effects on cardiovascular health.
Other plant compounds
Plant compounds are natural bioactive substances found in plants some of which have very powerful benefits. The plant compounds in lemons along with other citrus fruits may have great beneficial effects on cancers , cardiovascular diseases and inflammation.
Citric Acid
Most organic acid in lemons. They may help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Hesperidin
An antioxidant that strengthens blood vessels and prevent atherosclerosis.
Diosmin
An antioxidant that is used in some drugs that effect your circulatory system.
D-Limonene
Found primarily in the peel of the lemon. Main component of the lemons essential oils and is also responsible for the smell of lemons. It can help relieve heart burn and stomach reflux.
Main health benefits of Lemons
Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular diseases including heart attacks and strokes are one of the worlds most common causes of death. The intake of fruits high in vitamin C in the blood is linked to reduced rates in cardiovascular disease. The intake of isolated fibers from citrus fruits has been proven to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Prevent kidney stones
The citric acid in lemons can increase urine volume which may help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Cancer
It is said that Lemons may help reduce the risk of many types of cancers including breast cancer.
Improves skin quality
The Vitamin C found in lemons may help reduce the risk of wrinkles. It has been proven that the people that consume the most Vitamin C have less risk of wrinkles and dry skin.
Aids weight loss
Antioxidants found in Lemons significantly reduce weight gain. In addition to this insulin resistance was improved.
Aids in digestion
Some people drink lemon water as a daily morning laxative to prevent constipation. Drinking warm or hot lemon water when you wake up gets your digestive system moving. I tend to do this in the morning and before I go to bed to cleanse out any toxins in the body.
Boosts energy
When you skip the morning cup of coffee, lemon water has been proven to boost your energy levels without the caffeine crash. When negative charged ions like those found in lemons enter your digestive tract the result is an increase in energy levels leaving you feeling energetic and refreshed.
I hope that based on the information provided today that you feel a little more knowledgeable about lemons and the benefits drinking lemons in water can have on your body. Your body is a temple and should always be treasured love and treat it right!
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