Remember when ordering lemon wedges in your water indicated to all other diners that they were in the presence of sophistication? Well, maybe we were on to something. Of course it adds a nice dash of flavour to your otherwise tasteless glass of water, but it's not just that. Lemon water is detoxifying and has numerous health benefits according to a wealth of different sources, both ancient and current.
According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian health science, lemons are particularly healthy and even healing because they help to stimulate digestion. It is suggested to drink water with a little lemon juice and some honey (optional) daily to clean out any deposits caused by improperly digested food. Ayurveda texts make a point to highlight the fact that the lemons should be fresh and tree-ripened (lemons don't ripen after picked) to receive the full effects. Otherwise lemons are sprayed with harmful chemicals to make sure they look like we think they should.
More current sources on the health-giving properties of lemons almost all agree that lemons are antibacterial and antiviral, cleansing for the liver and aid in losing weight. It is recommended to drink a glass of lemon water the very first thing in the morning. Click here for an article on 15 health benefits of lemons.
For the last few months I have been trying to drink a glass of lemon water every morning and though I have no evidence that my liver is any happier or that I am healthier for it, but still I love it. It tastes great and I do feel better after drinking my morning lemon water. It is refreshing and if it is a placebo than it is a damn good one.
According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian health science, lemons are particularly healthy and even healing because they help to stimulate digestion. It is suggested to drink water with a little lemon juice and some honey (optional) daily to clean out any deposits caused by improperly digested food. Ayurveda texts make a point to highlight the fact that the lemons should be fresh and tree-ripened (lemons don't ripen after picked) to receive the full effects. Otherwise lemons are sprayed with harmful chemicals to make sure they look like we think they should.
More current sources on the health-giving properties of lemons almost all agree that lemons are antibacterial and antiviral, cleansing for the liver and aid in losing weight. It is recommended to drink a glass of lemon water the very first thing in the morning. Click here for an article on 15 health benefits of lemons.
For the last few months I have been trying to drink a glass of lemon water every morning and though I have no evidence that my liver is any happier or that I am healthier for it, but still I love it. It tastes great and I do feel better after drinking my morning lemon water. It is refreshing and if it is a placebo than it is a damn good one.
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