Ore mi Igba Wo le lo Omi Lemonu yin gbenyin? In case you didn’t
understand what I meant in the first sentence, It’s in Yoruba language,
it means, ‘MY FRIEND, WHEN LAST DID YOU TAKE WATER LEMON ? We're all
always looking for easy tricks to improve our lives, and time and again,
one keeps coming up — the completely wonderful health benefits of
drinking lemon water. As far as routines go, it's a pretty simple
one to get into. Keep a pitcher of room temperature water and lemons on
hand, and each morning, squeeze the juice from half a lemon (or a whole
lemon
if you're over 150 pounds) into a cup of water. According to
Sacred Source Nutrition, it's important to make sure the water is room
temperature, because cold water can shock your system and prevent all of
the many health benefits from starting to work.
And what exactly
are these health benefits? Well, much like lemon can be used for all
manner of cleaning products, the citrus fruit has the potential to clear
up anything from your skin to that nasty cold you've been harbouring
for ages. And of course, smell great while doing it.
There may be
arguments in the health community about exactly how much water to drink
each day, but we do know it's important to stay hydrated. For those who
find water boring, lemon has long been suggested as a tasty addition to
help compel them to chug.
1. Constipation Help
If you're having
trouble pooping, warm water and lemon might be just the thing to help
you go. Taking in plenty of water is helpful for constipation in
general, and the citrus can give some help to get things moving inside.
2. Stop UTIs
If you're suffering from a UTI or want a way to prevent them, lemon
water can help. According to Ask A Naturopath, lemon helps change the pH
blood and the urinary tract so harmful bacteria can't stick around.
3. Battle Breath
Of course, there's no way to avoid morning breath, but drinking lemon
water can combat the bacteria in the mouth, according to Conscious
Connection magazine, and therefore, lessen the potential for bad breath.
Be careful, though — lemons can also erode the enamel on your teeth, so
it's a good idea to rinse with plain water after your glass.
4. Weight Loss
There are a variety of theories as to why lemon water might cause
weight loss (including feeling more full from the pectin contained
within). Though it hasn't been definitively proven, we do like what Fox
News had to say, which is that drinking lemon water will undoubtedly
have fewer calories than drinking, well, anything else except for water.
5. Freshen Your Skin
Thanks to all the vitamin C within lemons, your skin reaps the benefits
of you drinking the fruit as well. According to FitDay, vitamin C
assists in the production of collagen, so having more in your diet can
prevent wrinkles from forming. And of course, drinking lots of water is
great for skin in general.
6. Pump Up The Immune System
There's a
reason you're always drawn to oranges when you're sick — once again,
the power of vitamin C at play. Consuming the vitamin daily (via lemon
water) can help keep you healthy and stave off infection, notes The
World's Healthiest Foods.
7. Recover From A Workout
Sports
drinks have long been seen as the best way to 'rehydrate' after a
workout, but as CBC found earlier this year, they're often unnecessary
for the kind of exercise most people do regularly. Lemon water,
meanwhile, provides the hydration needed, and according to Best Health,
is what Hayley Wickenheiser drinks when working out.
8. Helps With Aches And Pains
As Lily Gold of Simply Healthy and Happy says, lemon water can help
reduce uric acid in our joints, which is one of the main causes of
inflammation, especially as related to arthritis.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TOO LEMON
CREDIT: HUFFIGHTON POST.
CREDIT: HUFFIGHTON POST.