Health Workshop | 3 June 2016 16:00 CET

Six benefits of drinking lemon water

Source: Hope Efoghe/Nollywoodgists.com

1. Banishes your acne.

Lemon water fights acne and other blemishes by giving your kidney and liver a boost, allowing them to purify your body more efficiently.

2. Aides your digestive process.

Drinking warm lemon water before eating is suggested because it helps to prep your body for the meal you are about to eat. It does this by kick-starting the production of bile in your system, which in turn is used to break down all of the things that you eat.

3. Fights nasty hangovers.

For hangovers, water and ibuprofen aren't enough, try fighting your hangover with some warm lemon water. It can help speed along your body's effort to remove any of the alcohol still affecting your system.

4. Helps you lose weight.

Lemon water itself won't actually burn off any of your excess fat, but it does help you replace the empty calories in soda or sweetened coffee with something that is much healthier in comparison. Lemon water can also help you shed a few pounds by tackling your hunger pangs. The pectin fiber present in lemons acts to give you a feeling of fullness, meaning you won't have to eat as much to feel satisfied.

5. Gives your brain a boost.

It might seem crazy, but lemon water actually does give your brain a bit of an edge, which is nice to have (especially in the morning). This comes as a result of the potassium present within lemons. Maintaining your potassium levels is important, as a deficiency can lead to poorer mental performance and a clouded mind.

6. Eliminates bad breath.

This can be especially useful in the morning, when “morning breath” might persist even after you brush your teeth. Lemon water works to keep your mouth smelling great thanks to its antimicrobial properties. Additionally, the cause of most bad breaths is a dry mouth, and lemon water works to cure that. Almost everybody likes the smell of lemons, so that helps too!

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