I'm somewhat distressed, I had already completed this blog about the 'Super Lemon', but being a first time blogger, it didn't save!!!... I pressed the save button so many times, but alas it didn't save. I suppose it's all a part of learning.
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I was having a chat with a few rugby mums at the weekend, telling them of the benefits of the 'Lemon and Hot Water' first thing in the morning. So I thought I would share the benefits to a wider audience. Many of you may already know of the benefits but it is good to talk :-)
I have been using the Lemon & Water first thing in the morning for 4 months to help my body release toxins, and help my digestive system. I also heard that the hot water and lemon can help alkaline your body and help your joints. Worth a try I thought.
So I roll a small uncut lemon on the work surface, this helps the lemon to give me all its juices. I then cut it in half and squeeze out the juice into a cup. Add warm, not boiling hot water to juice and sip. At first the taste was so sour, arghhhh! But you get use to it.
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It has definitely worked for me and looking at the reviews from La Jolla Mum, it has helped many of her followers also.
10 Reasons Why You Should Drink Lemon & Water - La Jolla Mum
1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.
2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your body’s overall acidity. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around. Yes, lemon has citric acid but it does not create acidity in the body once metabolised.
3. Helps with weight loss: Lemons are high in pectin fibre, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet (see #2) lose weight faster.
4. Aids digestion: Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that required for digestion. Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation.
5. Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body, which helps purify it. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.
6. Clears skin: The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well. It can actually be applied directly to scars to help reduce their appearance.
7. Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should monitor this. I admit, I’m slightly worried about it.
8. Relieves respiratory problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of chest infections and halt those pesky coughs. It’s thought to be helpful to people with asthma and allergies too.
9. Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when you subject your mind and body to stress. As mentioned previously, lemons are chock full of vitamin C.
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(Source: http://lajollamom.com/2011/01/drink-warm-lemon-water-in-the-morning/ )
Enjoy and have a great weekend when it arrives.
Toulou Organics
