Once Upon A Lemon

Benefits of Lemon Water

1. Gives our immune system a boost.

Vitamin C is like our immune system’s jumper cables… and lemon juice is loaded with it!.The level of vitamin C in our system…. is one of the first things to plummet when we are stressed, which is why experts recommended extra vitamin C during especially stressful days.

2. Excellent source of potassium.

Lemons are high in potassium, which is great for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function.

3. Aids digestion.

Lemon juice not only encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins in our digestive tract, it helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, burping, and bloating.

4. Cleanses your system.

It helps flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver.

5. Keeps your skin blemish-free.

The antioxidants in lemon juice help to not only decrease pimples, but wrinkles too! It can also be applied to scars and age spots to reduce their appearance…. and because it’s detoxifying our blood, it will help maintain our skin’s radiance.

6. Helps you lose weight.

Lemons contain pectin fiber…which helps us fight hunger cravings.

7. Reduces inflammation.

Drinking lemon water on a regular basis, it will decrease the acidity in our body, which is where disease states occur. It removes uric acid in our joints…. which is one of the main causes of inflammation.