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Water should be included in our daily diet, especially in summer, when our body is exposed to excessive water loss. Water with the addition of lemon juice is a very good way to refresh yourself in the summer. However, in addition to the taste, it has many other beneficial properties that should convince us to drink it every day.
First of all – it has very few calories with a high content of nutrients such as potassium, calcium, fiber, iron and vitamin A. The potassium contained in lemons has an impact on a healthy heart, nervous system and efficient brain function. In addition, it supports the immune system and protects the body against viruses and bacteria.
Below are some valuable properties of lemon water:
- It supports digestion.
- The fiber contained in it is beneficial for the digestive system and intestines.
- It is helpful, e.g. in gout due to the dissolving properties of uric acid. It can cause joint and knee pain. Also indicated in stomach problems, hypertension, osteoporosis, anemia and diabetes.
- It helps in the treatment of colds and sore throats.
- It stimulates the production of digestive juices.
- It supplements the mineral strength in the body, which is why it is recommended for athletes and people after physical exertion.
- It supports the maintenance of acid-base balance in the body.
- It is a rich source of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium.
- It is helpful in preventing the reproduction of disease-causing bacteria.
- It is a rich source of vitamin C, which naturally strengthens the body’s immune system.
- Thanks to it, we can effectively flush out toxins from the body.
- It has anti-wrinkle and acne-fighting properties.
- Allows you to cleanse and brighten the skin.
- Accelerates the wound healing process thanks to the ascorbic acid contained in lemon juice.
- Gives a big boost of energy.
When is the best time to drink?
In the morning, on an empty stomach. Water at room temperature or heated (mineral water is recommended) is best for this. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a glass of water. We can add a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of salt. In this way, we will obtain a natural isotonic drink.
How to spice up lemon water?
We can prepare varied versions of water with lemon at home. Here are some recipes.
Citrus cucumber water.
We need 1 large lemon, 1 large lime, 1 large orange, 2 large cucumber. Cut all the citrus and cucumber into slices and pour XNUMX liters of water and leave it for the flavor to pass through the water.
Lemon-lavender water.
We need 3 large lemons, ¼ cup of fresh lavender and 2 liters of water. Cut the lemon into slices – put it together with the lavender into a jug and pour water. Leave for at least 4 hours to infuse.
Lemon-mint or lemon-basil water.
We need 4 lemons, 1,5 cups of basil or mint leaves, 6-8 glasses of waterPut the sliced lemon into a jug. Then rub mint or basil leaves in your hands to get more flavor out of them – put them in a jug and pour water. We leave it for about 8 hours. After this time, strain the water to remove the herbs. We replace them with fresh ones immediately before drinking.