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We often use lemon as a natural condiment to enhance the flavor of our dishes; but if we were really aware of all the properties it contains, we would include it more in our diet . One of the most beneficial ways of all is to drink warm water with lemon in the morning.
Simply add the juice of half a lemon to a cup of warm water and in no time you will begin to discover its benefits for your body . However, in order to benefit from all its properties, it is important that the lemons are natural, like our freshly picked lemons.
Helps in weight loss
The properties of lemon for weight loss are well known and valued. Lemon juice has great diuretic and purifying power ; therefore it is ideal for combating fluid retention and for eliminating toxins and impurities.
Lemons are rich in pectin fiber, which helps maintain the feeling of satiety by preventing snacking between meals and creates an alkaline environment in the body that helps lose weight more quickly. They also help regulate our metabolism.
For these two reasons, it is fundamentally an ideal drink to take on an empty stomach.
Helps digestion
Lemon stimulates the liver to produce more bile, creating healthier digestion. Lemon juice on an empty stomach helps regulate the pH levels in our digestive system and combined with warm water; it is ideal for relieving common digestive disorders such as heartburn, gas and bloating. It also helps stimulate bowel movements.
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