Health tips – 10 benefits of lemon water 

January 20, 2016

How do you start your mornings?

Lemon water benefits top side by little luxury listI try to start every morning with a glass of room temperature water with a squeeze of lemon. My husband makes fun of my fondness for lemon water (I’m not a little old lady yet!) yet will also occasionally start off the day the same way. Drinking a full glass of water just sets the tone for a relaxing and refreshing day for me.Lemon water benefits top by little luxury list
I started drinking lemon water simply because my mother would hand me a glass when I was recovering postpartum. Mom definitely knew a thing or two because lemons are vitamin rich and packed with vitamin C, B-complex, fiber and potassium.
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But lemon water provides quite a few other benefits as well:

  1. Lemon water reduces inflammation. It decreases the amount of uric acid in our joints and the overall level of acidity in our bodies.
  2. It aids in digestion by tricking the liver into producing bile which helps move food through our digestive tract.
  3. Speaking of digestion, lemon water also helps your body digest more slowly. Nutrients are absorbed at a slow and steady pace and this may also relieve signs of mild indigestion like bloating and burping.
  4. Lemon water cleanes our bodies by enhancing enzyme function stimulating our livers.
  5. It helps us maintain good skin (yes!) due to the presence of antioxidants which fight free radical damage and also encourages our bodies to produce collagen.
  6. The vitamin C in lemon water keeps our white blood cell count high and pumps up our immune system keeping us healthy.
  7. It contains high level of potassium which is ideal for good heart health and brain functioning.
  8. It’s a natural energizer not only cleaning out your digestive tract but also has a calming effect on your nervous system.
  9. Lemon water fights viral infections via its vitamin content while simultaneously boosting your immune system
  10. The pectin in lemon water helps curb hunger cravings by making us feel fuller longer.

Sources: Draxe, Lifehack

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  • KizzyDoll January 20, 2016 at 05:52

    I read about this some weeks ago in my Dita Von Teese book and started drinking it in the mornings as well. It has a lot of benefits that I didn’t realise. It’s helped quite a bit already!! Happy day to you xx

    • little luxury list January 26, 2016 at 21:32

      How awesome that Dita had the same tips about drinking lemon water! I’m glad lemon water has helped you so far!

  • Rowena @ rolala loves January 20, 2016 at 10:15

    This is really one of the best ways to start the day. I even have a second cup at night sometimes.

    • little luxury list January 26, 2016 at 21:32

      Me too! I’m starting to drink it at night. I give a little to my daughter who finds it funny (lemon and water = wow!)

  • A Very Sweet Blog January 20, 2016 at 12:15

    Thank you so much for listing the BENEFITS! I always hear about lemon water, but never knew WHY! Great post! I’ve been drinking water, but will definitely incorporate this into my regimen.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

    • little luxury list January 26, 2016 at 21:33

      Thank you Kim! I was always curious about why everyone thought it was so great so I had to research and find the benefits of lemon water for myself!

  • Beauty Follower January 20, 2016 at 14:29

    I am going to add it in my morning routine 😉

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    • little luxury list January 26, 2016 at 21:33

      I hope you do drink lemon water in the morning! It’s great!

  • Akaleistar January 20, 2016 at 21:45

    I need to remember to do this more often!

  • Alissa January 21, 2016 at 09:19

    Lemon water is so good but I just forget about it! I love all the health benefits of it!

    The Adored Life

    • little luxury list January 26, 2016 at 21:33

      Yeah I totally forget about lemon water too sometimes so I just always have lemons around now. All the health benefits are awesome!

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