Lemon Water Benefits

Lemon water sounds like a good idea, and you’ve probably seen pictures on Pinterest of large pitchers of water with vibrant lemons. It’s easy to take these images and lists at face value, and most won’t end up actually drinking lemon water regularly, rather be able tell their friends the top 10 reasons lemon water is good for you.

We’re interested in the part that adds vitality and incredible cleansing effects on the body.If you’re just getting started on a path of feeling better through diet change then making a replacement of lemon water for a morning coffee is a great first step.

I truly believe that we have the power to heal our bodies by adapting what we consume every day.

Lemon Source:

We know lemons are high in vitamin C which is essential for normal growth and development .  A single lemon contains around 30-40 mg of vitamin C  (in comparison an orange contains around 80-90 mg of vitamin C).

Vitamin C has been studied extensively and shown to have a myriad of health benefits from protecting against prenatal problems, cardiovascular disease, eye diseases, skin wrinkles, and immune system deficiencies .

It acts as an antioxidant and helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals .

Lemon water for skin:

This claim states benefits from both drinking lemon water and applying topically.  Lemons have been found to be high in antioxidants which are linked to anti-aging properties.The primary cause of aging comes from free radicals that cause the breakdown of various tissues in the body, namely skin.Research showed that plant derived antioxidants were able to reverse the breakdown ofcollagen fibers in the skin .Collagen gives skin it’s strength, structure, and plumpness while protecting the skin from absorbing toxins .

Now the next time you see your friend with great skin you can tell her you’re jealous of her collagen.Free radicals in small amounts are not damaging to the body, but you should be aware of practices that increase your exposure to free radicals.

The most common and most dangerous forms of exposure can come from drugs, radiation, pesticides, air pollutants, solvents, alcohol, tobacco smoke, pollution, and even foods we eat .