When Life Gives You Lemons Enjoy the Benefits!
As I continue to learn all that I can about nutrition and optimal performance I’m realizing a big part of my ongoing search for optimal nutrition is more than finding what works best for me. I’m fascinated by what we eat and the how it affects how we feel, overall health and performance.
One thing I’ve noticed is that drinking lemon water is consistently recommended. It’s a health tip that is simple and easy to make with surprising health benefits.
Top 5 Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
- Lemon water promotes healing.
- Lemon water aids digestion.
- Lemon water is a natural diuretic (helps keep the bloat off).
- Lemon water boosts your immune system.
- Lemon water alkalizes your body (balances the pH) .
Fill a glass with 12 ounces of water (I don’t always use warm water). Add the juice of half a lemon. Enjoy the benefits.
Do you drink lemon water? Is there something you do daily for the health benefits?
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I'm a wife, mom of 2, Swiftwick, FitFluential, Sweat Pink and Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador that is passionate about running, plant-based nutrition, fitness and an overall healthy lifestyle. Living a healthy life is not about perfection. It's about commitment, effort and progress! 
I don’t drink it daily (but I should). I do drink it occasionally and love it for all your listed reasons and just the way it tastes!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Awesome Fitness Gear for $40
Great advice. I’m a huge water drinker but never bother w/ lemons b/c I am too lazy! But now you have given me some incentive to try harder.
misszippy recently posted..Doors and (milestone)pods
Oh I love Lemon Water!
Kierston recently posted..A Lifetime Resolution…
I love lemon water in restaurants, but I never think to drink it at home. I think that needs to change!
Katie H. recently posted..Healthy Minds Read Books
I order lemon in my water anytime I am eating at restaurants, but always ignore it at home. Great reminder to start doing this more often especially since I drink a ton of water! Thanks
beka @ rebecca roams recently posted..Being anti-resolution + 2013 Goals
I love lemon water but I don’t drink it nearly enough. # 3 alone is enough to make me go out and buy some lemons right away. Currently I’m on a ginger tea kick. It’s great for digestion.
Kristen @ Be Fit with Kristen recently posted..Baked Ziti Gone Healthy
I’ve read lots about the benefits if lemon water, especially first thing in the morning, but haven’t tried it consistently. Now that our 2 lemon trees are fruiting I will start drinking this as a way to use them up!
NEver heard about it, but I like the benefits. I might give it a try!
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Hopefully LIME does the same thing because I don’t like LEMON… And this might sound weird but LEMON also makes me sleepy!! Ha! LIME on the other hand – BAM! Wide awake, ready to kick some booty!
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I enjoy all sorts of fruits and vegetables in my water. Changes it up and keeps it fresh. Love cucumber water at the moment!
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More recently posted..Bikini Season
I’ll try it! after I get some lemons
christa recently posted..Christmas Recap
I have heard this for a long time! I need to finally try it!!! I never use lemon slices out at restaurants though. Heard & read very bad things about those lemon slices at restaurants – stay away from them!
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