Nowadays, lemon is one of the foods that occupy an important place in our kitchens, allowing a healthy and balanced diet. For example, a good mixture of lukewarm water with lemon taken on an empty stomach in the morning would be an excellent habit to refresh the body and rid it of various impurities. However, it is possible that until then you did it in the wrong way. In this article, we will show you the mistake that everyone makes and how to fix it!
When we talk about lemon, we have several possibilities. Whether it's for diets, for everyday dishes or for natural remedies, it's easy to overcome acid taste and focus on its wonderful health effects. Moreover, according to nutritionist dietitian Adelaïde d'Aboville, this citrus fruit is perfect to give the body a boost and start the day in shape, thanks to its good dose of vitamin C.
Some lemon remedies:
Many people drink lemon water per occasion, which is a shame about the potential and benefits of this citrus fruit. In fact, in addition to the vitamin C it contains, organic lemon juice is a good source of nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, copper, antioxidants and fiber. Here are some benefits that lemon juice brings us.
1- Lemon water acts as a good detoxifier:
Toxins are the basis of many health problems including fatigue, digestive disorders, immune weakness ..., etc. But we can count on the detox effect of lemon on the body that is well established. Indeed, the regular consumption of lemon water, stimulate the secretion of bile by the liver, accelerating the elimination of toxins from the esophagus, the digestive system and the whole body. In addition, its good concentration of vitamin C and antioxidants, boost the immune system to fight against germs causing viral infections, bodily or bacterial.
2- Facilitates digestion:
In general, indigestion is caused by the consumption of soft drinks, spicy food, fat or too much sugar. Thus, under the action of lemon, bile, secreted by the liver and dumped into the duodenum, would facilitate digestion. Drinking lemon juice or lemon water is therefore an excellent way for quality digestion.
3- Beautifies the skin:
During sleep, our body activates the repair of the cells of the body and can therefore claim water when waking up, from which lemon water appears as a good source of hydration, essential for the skin. Moreover, by its richness in antioxidants, the lemon juice neutralize the free radicals, involved in the aging of the cells.
4- Help with weight loss:
Drinking lemon juice on waking and all day long would have an appetite suppressant effect, filling the stomach and decreasing appetite. Doing it every day could lead to a reduction in body weight. According to an in vivo study conducted on laboratory rats published by the NCBI, supplementation with vitamin C or ascorbic acid would reduce body weight and fat deposits. Lemon juice proves to be an excellent alternative against sodas and drinks that are too sweet.
Lemon water, the mistake everyone makes!
Most people using lemon water use only the juice of fresh squeezed lemon, which is a serious mistake because the bark of this citrus fruit contains excellent nutrients for our health.
Indeed, it is in the bark that we find hesperetin and eriocitrin, antioxidants that help relieve stress. Moreover, if we recognize lemon juice ability to regulate cholesterol levels in the blood, it is thanks to the pectin also present in the bark.
On the other hand, the right temperature for a good lemon juice when you wake up is 37 ° C (warm), because too hot water can burn the taste buds and even eliminate vitamins and other nutrients.
Lemon water: the ideal recipe
You will need:
2 fresh organic lemons and lukewarm water.
Preparation:
- Cut the citrus fruits in thin slices
- Squeeze a few slices of lemon into a cup
- Collect the zest from the pressed slices and pour them into your cup
- Add the unpressed lemon slices
- Finally, add lukewarm water
CAUTION :
- If you suffer from burns or stomach ulcers, biliary or gastric disorders, this drink is contraindicated for you.
However, please contact a doctor for further advice on its use.
