Lemon water: Helps digestion, stimulates, purifies liver
Starting your day off with warm lemon water is thought to have a ton of health benefits – and it has been an Ayurvedic practice for a long time. Here are more health benefits of drinking lemon water first thing in the morning. Lemon fruit Aids in digestion Not only does warm water help to stimulate the GI tract, the lemons are believed to stimulate and purify the liver. It also helps digestive acids with digestion and elimination. Supports immune function Citrus fruits like lemon are high in vitamin C and ascorbic acid. Vitamin C can help fight colds and ascorbic acid helps iron absorption which also plays a role in immune function. Alkalizes the body If your body is in a chronic pH imbalance, it’s susceptible to disease. Even though lemons seem acidic, they are extremely alkalizing and a great way to ensure your pH balance is where it should be especially if your diet is heavy in meat, cheese and/or alcohol. Helps Detox Lemon water is a natural diuretic,