Benefits of Lemon Water //

We all know that drinking water is extremely beneficial for the body in every way. Recently i have gotten into the habit of drinking up to 3 litres of water each day, which made me see HUGE results in my energy levels, the way i feel in general and most of all my skin. There is nothing better than receiving compliments on how radiant you are looking. But what if you're someone who finds it hard to drink water? Never fear, i was too. I found it easy to go without water for ridiculous amounts of time often getting by with barely a full glass each day unaware of the havoc this terrible habit was causing in my body. Becoming more aware of your body not just externally, but internally is the foundation to a happy, healthy and radiant life. The more you start forcing yourself to drink water, the easier it will get over time. I began by purchasing an 800ml glass bottle that i fill up first thing in the morning and carry around with me all day every day. Having your water bottle right beside you at all times makes it 10000 times more likely that you will drink from it, even if you're not thirsty. Often i will find myself sipping so frequently as i watch youtube videos that i can easily smash through 3 litres without a struggle. To begin easing into this habit, i started adding things to my water such as fruits and lemon. Not only does this give the water a healthy boost filled with all the great stuff that detoxes your body and makes you all healthy and happy inside, but it flavours the water, thus making it far more enticing to continuously sip on throughout the day. I try to have a glass of icy water in the morning just to kick start this because i find if i don't start drinking water from the very beginning of the day, i won't reach my goals by the end of it.

Now moving on to the benefits that you may not have known existed just by putting a slice of lemon in your water.

1. Immune System Boost:

Lemon juice is absolutely filled with Vitamin C, which is like a crazy energy boost for the immune system thus causing it to work far more effectively in fighting off those nasty colds and flus. Because everyone hates getting sick!

2. Helps with Digestion:

Lemon provides the ability to help get rid of all the toxins that may be chilling out in your digestive tract, which means it's going to be far more pleasant to feel fully satisfied after your meal. No more bloating, or excessive burping, and you can also say goodbye to heartburn. Woohoo!

3. Freshens your Breath

Although it is extremely important that you brush your teeth after drinking lemon water since it is so acidic and erodes your tooth enamel, lemon is great at getting rid of the bacteria that sits in your mouth causing bad breath. It's like natures breath mint.

4. Gets rid of pimples

Hallelujah! No more horrible break outs that drive you insane. Obviously drinking plain water will help with clearing up your skin, but adding some lemon to your water will boost this so you can clear up that beautiful face of yours much faster.

5. Reduces Hunger

Although this should NOT be abused and used as a form of "sustaining" calorie restriction, lemon water keeps your hunger under control and reduces cravings. Just remember though, not to deprive your body of anything. Everything in moderation. Live a healthy, balanced lifestyle with no restriction, it's truly the only way to live and sustain a healthy life without the worry of cutting calories and then falling into a binge. Trust me, been there, done that, NEVER going back. Respect your body and fuel it.

6. A Natural Anti-Inflammatory:

As ironic as it sounds, drinking lemon water daily reduces the level of acidity in your body removing what is known as 'uric-acid' in your body which is responsible for the inflammation of joints and muscles.

7. It Gives You An Energy Boost!

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So go grab a big bottle, fill it up to the very top, and don't be shy with the lemon. Cheers!

Sincerely,
Ash xx