a fruit with lemon water at 11 am

When someone suggested me of having a fruit with a glass of water with juice of half lemon at 11 am, It sounded a bit funny to me. But this habit helped me a lot to control my hunger. The fruit is generally an apple, because apples are convenient to transport. I still remember the time when I was on my weight loss mission and travelled almost half of India.  Generally I gain weight when I travel but that time I didn’t. in fact  I lost around 2 kg in 15 days and was looking and feeling awesome all the time. At that time apple were my best friends. An apple a day keeps Doctors away.

But I never understood the logic behind having water with lemon juice until I read a bit about it. There are following health benefits of lemon water. But I am most impressed by the second one. So make sure you drink unsweetened lemon water daily at 11am.  

10 Health Benefits of Lemon Water:

1. Boosts Your Immune System- Lemons are a great source of vitamin C, citrus bioflavonoids, and phytonutrients, all of which aid in increasing your immune system.
2. Prevents Cancer – Lemons are a highly alkaline food, studies have shown that cancer thrives in an acidic body and cannot survive in an alkaline environment.
3. Increased Energy- The vitamins and nutrients in lemons help to increase your energy, particularly the high amount of vitamin C. Many note to feel energized and hydrated after drinking lemon water upon waking.
4. Improved Digestion- Lemon water stimulates the gastrointestinal tract which is why it is most beneficial to drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
5. Balances pH – Drinking a glass of lemon water helps to alkalize your body. Many diseases and conditions have been linked to an acidic body state. For optimal health it is important for your body to maintain a slightly alkaline state which can be achieved by eating alkaline foods.
6. Lower Blood Pressure – Drinking a glass of lemon or lime water can help lower blood pressure
7. Improved Liver Function – Lemon water aids in stimulating and purifying your liver. It also helps inhibit the excess flow of bile and increases liver enzymes.
8. Reduces Oxidative Stress – The vitamins and minerals in lemon water aid in reducing oxidative stress. Lemons contain antioxidants, bioflavonoids, and phytonutrients.
9. Detoxification- Lemon water benefits cleansing your body by reducing toxins in the blood. The nutrients in lemons also promote the removal of waste materials and toxins as it acts as a natural diuretic.
10. Regulates Bowel Movements – Lemon water helps the bowels to better eliminate waste and reduce constipation.

Source: http://www.healthextremist.com/health-benefits-of-lemon-water/