It is well known that the consumption of citrus fruits and vegetables has many health benefits. A varied diet has always been the first advice of all health professionals. But the lemon citrus that attracts everyone's attention, is lemon. The latter, loaded with vitamin C, is available all year round and remains the inevitable ingredient to integrate into our dishes and our detox drinks.
We often boast of the benefits of this yellow or green citrus that has always been the prerogative of the remedies of our grandmothers. However, it is important to point out that today, its virtues are scientifically proven.
How to drink lemon water?
To enjoy the benefits of this healthy beverage every day, simply squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a glass of warm water, not to mention its zest, which also contains plenty of vitamins and nutrients. To do this, it is advisable to use lemon from a biological culture.
Let this beverage infuse and filter it before eating it in the morning on an empty stomach. It is possible to add a little honey to soften its taste.
The benefits of lemon water
Many benefits of this drink are to quote, especially for:
Facilitate digestion
Lemon contains soluble fiber including pectin that promote good intestinal health. Similarly, the latter may be useful for treating constipation and thus promote good digestion. To do this, it is essential to consume the lemon with its pulp in order to benefit from its advantages.
Protect kidney stones
Kidney stones cause discomfort or even pain in most cases. To alleviate this inconvenience, the lemon allows thanks to the citric acid it contains, to prevent kidney stones by increasing the volume of urine; it acts like a diuretic. Similarly, citrate works to dissolve kidney stones that will pass more easily in the urine.
Strengthen the immune system
Lemon, thanks to the vitamin C it contains, acts as an antioxidant to strengthen the immune system and help fight against cold diseases and reduce their symptoms, including colds or flu.
Losing weight
Once again vitamin C plays a major role in making this citrus fruit effective and this, to facilitate weight loss and allow the oxidation of fat in the body. Thus, the polyphenols contained in lemon, according to one study, have an effect on obesity, induced by a high fat diet.
Improve skin health
To have a young and radiant skin, there is no better than this citrus yellow or green, which thanks to its antioxidant effect, fights against the free radicals which damage the cells and thus cause premature aging of the skin. A study has confirmed this and has shown that a vitamin C intake would contribute to a better appearance of the skin and fight against skin aging.
Promote the proper functioning of the liver
When the liver is exposed to toxins, it becomes fatigued and no longer fulfills its vital functions as it should. According to an in vivo study, lemon is found to be effective in repairing liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption. In addition, naringenin, a compound of lemon, according to a study would protect the liver from oxidative stress and reduce hepatic inflammation.
Act as an antimicrobial agent
The lemon has an antimicrobial activity, but it is its peel which is most endowed with it. Thus, according to a study, the skin of lemon could act against bacteria, thanks in particular to the flavonones it contains.
Do not hesitate to integrate this drink into your daily life provided you do not abuse this treatment and seek the advice of your doctor before starting.
Warnings:
It is advisable for people with heartburn or stomach ulcers to avoid consuming lemon water. Likewise, it is not recommended for those who are allergic to citrus.
