Benefits of Lemons!

Hi Fit Fam!!! I love adding lemon into my water! There are so many health benefits to adding lemon to your water, it's pretty amazing!!

Lemons are packed with nutrients including vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. (Fun fact: they contain more potassium than apples or grapes!)

1. Gives your immune system a boost.
Lemon juice is full of vitamin c which gives our immune system a HUGE boost!. The level of vitamin C in your system is one of the first things to decrease when you’re stressed, which is why experts recommended taking an extra vitamin C during especially stressful days.

2. Keeps your skin blemish-free.
The antioxidants in lemon juice help to not only decrease blemishes, but wrinkles too! It can also be applied to scars and age spots to reduce their appearance, and because it’s detoxifying your blood, it will maintain your skin’s radiance.

3. Helps you lose weight.
Lemons contain pectin fiber, which assists in fighting hunger cravings.

4. Aids digestion.
Lemon juice not only encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract, it helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, burping, and bloating.

5. Excellent source of potassium.
Lemons are high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function

6. Cleanses your system.
It helps flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver.

7. Freshens your breath.
It also helps relieve toothaches and gingivitis. Because the citric acid can erode tooth enamel, either hold off on brushing your teeth after drinking lemon water or brush your teeth before drinking it.

8. Reduces inflammation.
If you drink lemon water on a regular basis, it will decrease the acidity in your body, which is where disease states occur. It removes uric acid in your joints, which is one of the main causes of inflammation.

9. Gives you an energy boost.
Lemon juice provides your body with energy when it enters your digestive tract, and it also helps reduce anxiety and depression. (Even the scent of lemons has a calming effect on your nervous system!)

10. Helps fight viral infections.
Warm lemon water is the most effective way to diminish viral infections and their subsequent sore throats. Plus, with the lemon juice also boosting your immune system, you’ll simultaneously fight off the infection completely.

Not only are the benefits of lemon water endless, it’s one of the most substantial yet simple changes you can make for your health!!!