Why you need warm lemon water on an empty stomach!

Here are the 5 amazing benefits you will get to enjoy when you start taking warm lemon water every morning on an empty stomach.

By Dr. Chitalu Chilufya.

Lusaka, July 8 – If you have resolved to take a healthy turn in your life, then lemons are the best companion you can ever get. All you have to do is squeeze some lemon juice into warm water and soak up all its goodness on an empty stomach.

◾How to prepare it…

(A) You will require:

▪️ 1 Lemon
▪️ 1 large mug
▪️ Warm water

(B) Directions:

▪️ Cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice of one lemon half into the mug.
▪️ Add the warm water to the lemon juice. Make sure you do not add boiled water as this would destroy some of the therapeutic properties of lemon.
▪️ Consume on an empty stomach.

◾Here are the 5 amazing benefits you will get to enjoy when you start doing this on a regular basis.

#1▪️ Great source of essential vitamins and minerals.

Lemons are packed with vitamin C, which plays an important role in boosting your immunity. Lemon water can help shield your body from many immune system deficiencies, making sure your body stays healthy and fit always.

Lemons are a treasure trove of essential vitamins and minerals that your body can’t do without. They are loaded with calcium, magnesium, potassium, citric acid, phosphorus and many more nutrients that are necessary to keep your body ticking. A glass of lemon water a day can really keep the doctor away!

#2▪️ Cleanses the liver and improves your liver health.

Chances are that all the foods you have consumed over your lifetime have intoxicated your liver to a great extend. Lemon water ingested in the morning will help cleanse your liver. Lemon juice stimulates the liver to flush out all its toxins, reviving it like never before.

Lemon water can also benefit your liver health. Studies have observed that the liver produces more enzymes in the presence of lemon when compared to other food items. Enzymes are essential to stimulate, accelerate, and catalyze various chemical reactions in the human body.

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#3▪️ Powerful antibacterial and help fight infections.

Lemons are known to possess strong antibacterial properties. Consuming lemon water in the morning will make sure that your body stays free of infections. Lemon contains high amounts of pectin which can do wonders to your colon health.

They are equally packed with anti-inflammatory properties that can cure a host of health issues. Drinking lemon water daily will help fight respiratory tract infections to a great extend. It can also help cure sore throats, and inflammation of tonsils.

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#4▪️ Helps in maintaining the pH levels and helps digestion.

It is necessary to maintain the pH levels of your body to make sure your system functions properly. Altered pH levels can mess with your digestive system and even unsettle your blood pressure levels. Lemon water makes sure that your body’s pH levels stay under control, preventing many diseases and health disorders.

Drinking warm lemon water will make sure that your digestive system functions smoothly. The citric acid present in lemon will keep digestive problems at bay. It will interact with the other essential enzymes in your stomach and stimulate the secretion of gastric juices.

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#5▪️ Helps to flush out toxins and helps with weight loss.

Lemons also happen to be a strong detox agent. Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning will flush out all the toxins from your system. Lemona are also known to purify your blood, thus keeping your body free from many health disorders.

More importantly for those who are trying to shed some kilos, lemon water can be greatly effective. Drinking warm lemon water the first thing in the morning will melt away your fat like magic. The pectin fiber that is present in lemon keeps your cholesterol levels under control and also curbs your hunger, preventing you from overeating or snacking.

◾Conclusion…

You can now see why I stated that if you have resolved to take a healthy turn in your life, then this yellow super-fruit is the best companion you can ever get.

Let me re-emphasize that there’s need to observe what you eat because deaths from Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are forecast to exceed mortality from infectious, maternal and child diseases even in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.

About The Author: Dr. Chilufya, a PF presidential candidate, is a public health physician, Mansa Central Member of Parliament and former Minister of Health who led a transformational agenda of the national health system, focused on creating a resilient health approach to achieve Universal Health Coverage.