Why drink lemon water?
Drinking lemon water on rising is a health practice we learned from Living Valley Springs Health Retreat, Queensland. This has been our practice now for 25 years. On rising, we place a large slice of lemon in a cup of hot water and use a spoon to extract the juice. The reason for the ‘slice’ of lemon is that there is benefit in the peel as well as the juice.
Here is some excellent information from The GreenMedInfo Daily Newsletter, April 22, 2021
Lemon water is simply the juice of the fruit mixed with water. The amount of lemon juice in it is mostly a personal preference, and the drink may be taken hot or cold.
Lemons, along with other citrus fruits, are high in vitamin C, a leading antioxidant that helps protect against free radical damage. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 grams of raw lemon juice offers 38.7 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, with the recommended daily amount for adults sitting at 65 to 90 mg.
Lemon water also helps enhance the taste and flavor of water, which remains the best beverage for hydration. This helps adults and children alike drink more every day.
Here are five more compelling reasons to drink lemon water:
1. Prevent Kidney Stones
2. It’s Heart-Friendly
3. Support Weight Loss
4. Antiviral and Antibacterial Properties
5. Anticancer Properties
Lemon juice offers pro-heart, weight-friendly, antimicrobial and other holistic benefits that have been backed by science and, likely, more that are waiting to be discovered.