Lemon Water for
Detox and Cleansing
The recommendation for drinking lemon water to support detoxing and cleansing goes back thousand of years!
Drinking warm water with lemon in the morning is an Ayurvedic practice that helps to clear the digestive tract of toxins that have built up overnight. Lemon water can be a great form of gut detox for your body. The liver is extremely active during sleep, since this is when your body restores and regenerates itself.
Drinking lemon water in the morning allows you to flush out the toxins that have built up overnight. [1] The habit of sipping warm lemon water throughout the day is also beneficial for keeping the body alkalized and supporting good digestion.
Drinking Warm Lemon Water also Supports Weight Loss
Drinking water, especially warm lemon water, first thing in the morning, can help you increase your metabolism and maintain a healthy weight. Warm lemon water is a great way to start your morning, whether you are trying to lose weight or not. Of course, drinking lemon water by itself isn’t going to be a cure-all weight-loss solution, but when combined with other healthy habits, lemon water helps.
Recipe for Tasty Lemon Water
Ingredients:
8 oz. of warm or hot water
Juice of half a lemon
Optional: mint, honey, ginger, basil, cucumber, strawberry, or other garnish to taste
Directions:
First thing in the morning before you consume any other food or beverages, pour the warm or hot water into a cup. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon. Mix together and sip slowly.
Add other ingredients--basil, mint, honey, ginger, etc.—to taste.
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