I know that people love to hate on simple solutions like this and detox in general. But there’s actually legitimate evidence backing up the benefits of lemons and lemon water. I’ve been drinking lemon water first thing in the morning for years. This is for two reasons: the first being that I don’t enjoy drinking plain water first thing in the morning; I want something refreshing! The second is that it’s incredibly good for you. There are numerous benefits to starting your day with lemon water, before eating or consuming anything else. Let’s get into ’em! LEMON WATER IS DETOXIFYING. Lemon encourages the liver to produce enzymes as well as bile, which will, in turn, promote digestion and more effectively remove toxins from your system. It is a diuretic, meaning it promotes urination – which is another way the body flushes toxins. LEMON WATER MAY REDUCE DIET RELATED OBESITY AND…
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