Drink This in the Morning Instead of Coffee and See Its Surprising Benefits

Instead of coffee that is somehow unhealthy, you can drink warm lemon juice to start your day. 

Lemons hold 64{cee2002f739e7296570a1535f296f4aba2d6d38c2e845de34f2a289022b9ebe8} of the daily recommended vitamin C intake and other phtyochemicals, like polyphenols and terpenes that we need. 

Mix lemon juice with warm water and acquire the following health benefits. 

1. Cold and flu remedy

Vitamin C helps the immune system in preventing colds and flus. Its antibacterial properties could also aid as a remedy. 

2. Relieves Sore Muscles

When you drink lemon juice mixed with water after doing strenuous workouts, it could replenishe the water lost in your body. 

3. Heals Acne

Washing your face with lemon water can actually eliminate acne. 

4. Boosts your immune system

It boosts the lymphatic system which helps the immune system get rid of pathogens.

5. Reduces inflammation

It also contains anti-inflammatory properties which prevent and reduce swelling.

6. Flushes out kidney stones

It is also rich in potassium that helps increase the citrate levels in the urine which prevents oxalate formation.

7. Suppresses Appetite

Lemons reduce your appetite due to its vitamins and enzymes. It also has fibers that  aids in digestion.

8. Gastrointestinal Reflux Diseases

It helps diminish the effects of GIRD since it flushes out toxins in the body. 

9. Harden Finger Nails

It strenthens your fingernails and clears up white spots. 

10. Gallbladder Pain

Drinking lemon juice can actually reduce pain by eliminating gallstones.


Source: Read and Digest 
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