There are many diet tricks and tips that we are witnessing celebrities share online. The use of lemons in those trends has become popular. I believe you must have seen somewhere they have said they can boost weight loss, and several other benefits.
Lemons are known to be power packed foods which are rich in vitamin C, citric acid, calcium, pectin, bioflavonoids, magnesium, and limonene. Because of their many antioxidants, they can help repair one’s immune system.
You are not limited to adding them in water when you need to take them. If you have never know, they can also serve as a reliable insect repellent. When mixed with hot water, they can also serve as a mouthwash. When frozen, they can make popsicles, and sprinkled on fruit dressings and salads.
When added to water, they can make one consume more water. Given that most of us find water to be tasteless, it is add to meet the recommended intake of 91-125 ounces. However, adding lemon can make your glass of water refreshing and enticing to take.
It is advised to use fresh lemon and avoid the bottled artificial ones – since the two do not have same health benefits. If you need to flavor your lemon water, you can add slices of fresh ginger, cucumber slices, raw honey, cinnamon, mint, slices of oranges or other citrus fruits.
The video below highlights other lemon benefits that you might have never known.
- Regulates Metabolism
- Improves Digestion
- Alleviates Headaches and Migraines
- Strengthens Your Immune System
- Alleviate Hangovers
- Decreases Constipation
- Improves You Respiratory Health
- Boosts Your Mood
- Prevents Kidney Stones
- Eliminates High Fevers
- Freshens Breath
- Increases Bile
- Helps to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
- Keeps You Satiated Longer
- Eliminates Bloating
- Lowers Your Risk of Stroke
- Cleans Your Sinus Cavities
- Detoxifies the Body and Improves Liver Function
- Assists in Balancing the Body’s PH Levels
- Helps Heartburn
- Improves Skin and Reduces Wrinkles
- Improves Intestinal Health
- Relieves Pain in Your Joints