This is something that I started a couple of years ago on a whim and it’s turned into a habit I’ll keep for life. I’m someone who’s always struggled with getting enough water every day, and for years I jumped out of bed and couldn’t get that first cup of coffee fast enough. This little morning routine has changed my life! Here’s why I drink lemon juice every morning:
How to make lemon water:
Drinking a glass of lemon water seems simple enough, but there are a lot of hyped up claims and misinformation surrounding this simple habit, so let’s get after it and break it down ~Myth: lemon water detoxifies your body
Myth: lemon water makes you lose weight
Myth: lemon water balances your ph (making it more alkaline)
Myth: lemon water speeds up your metabolism
Myth: drinking lemon water will prevent colds and flu
Myth: lemon water fights cancer
Myth: lemon water improves skin
Myth: drinking lemon water will prevent kidney stones
Myth: it’s best to drink hot lemon water
Are there any disadvantages to drinking lemon water daily?
Bottom line ~ even though it’s not a miracle cure-all, I’m convinced drinking lemon water first thing every morning is a good thing ~it hydrates stimulates the digestive system and promotes elimination gives you a dose of healthy Vitamin C and feels so good! Would you like to see more posts about healthy habits? What are some topics you’d love to see me cover? (Let me know in the comments.) Staying healthy and keeping up with the latest news and trends is something I struggle with all the time, sometimes with success, sometimes not so much. On the positive side I’m religious about exercising every day, I don’t smoke, and I eat a healthy great island diet 🙂 But I do carry a few extra pounds these days ~ and remember my post about giving up alcohol? That hasn’t gone so well, I’m back to drinking wine every night, but I continue to try to fine tune it for the ultimate goal of living a healthy, happy, (long!) life. Other healthy hydration from around the blog ~Lemon Ginger SmoothieHow to Make Healthy Infused WaterHealing Conifer TeaHoneysuckle Iced TeaHealing Turmeric TeaHow to Make Bee Balm TeaLemon Water RecipeI've been drinking lemon water every day for a couple of years now and love it, but there's a lot of misinformation swirling around out there, so today I'll separate the myths from the facts when it comes to this healthy hydrating habit! Prep Time:5 minutes Total Time:5 minutes
Course: Drinks Cuisine: American Keyword: beverage, breakfast, lemon, water Calories: 13 kcal · Carbohydrates: 4 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Sodium: 12 mg · Potassium: 64 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 10 IU · Vitamin C: 25 mg · Calcium: 19 mg · Iron: 1 mg We love seeing what you’ve made! Tag us on social media at @theviewfromgreatisland for a chance to be featured. Can I drink lemon water 2 times a day?According to Bengaluru-based nutritionist Dr Anju Sood and consultant nutritionist Dr Rupali Datta, having the juice of 2 lemons per day is enough to keep you hydrated in the summers, and it is perfectly healthy to drink lemon water every day.
How much lemon water is too much?However, excess intake of lemon water may cause side effects like tooth decay, sunburns, canker sores, heartburn or acid reflux, migraine, and frequent urination. Though there are no listed dosage levels of lemon water, consuming one or two glasses of lemon water a day is considered safe.
What happens if you drink lemon water everyday?Drinking lemon water regularly can cause enamel erosion or tooth decay because of the acid in the citrus fruit. Too much lemon water can also lead to heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and other gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
How much water with lemon should I drink a day to lose weight?In order to lose weight, you can consume 2 glasses of warm lemon water, i.e. once in the morning and once in the evening. You can also add a bit of honey to make it taste better. Also, keep in mind that if you want to lose weight, you need to work out to burn fat.
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