Hands on Wheels's video: Top 7 Benefits of Drinking Lemon Everyday and After Every Meal - Backed By Science

7 Lemon Water Benefits Lemon water has became really popular lately. Many people drink it the first thing in the morning replacing coffee or tea. While lemon water is delicious and refreshing to drink. But, is it really making you healthier? There are really not many scientific studies done on lemon water directly. However, there are many studies that points out the benefits of water and lemon separately. In this video we will look in to 7 different ways through which lemon water might impact your health in a positive way. 1. It keeps you well hydrated There is no doubt that water is one of the best beverage to keep you well hydrated. However, most people do not like its taste. Adding a little lemon to water greatly enhances its flavor, and taste, and make it more interesting to drink. This helps you to drink more and in turn helps to keep you well hydrated. 2. It is a good source of Vitamin-C Citrus fruits like lemons are a great source of Vitamin-C Juice from one lemon provides around 18.6 milligrams of vitamin-C, which is around 28% of daily recommended amount. Vitamin-C is a primary antioxidant that helps to protect your cells from free radical damage. Many studies have show the Vitamin-C may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and lower blood pressure. 3. It may aid weight loss A few studies on mice have shown that polyphenol antioxidants, and other antioxidants present in lemons significantly reduced weight gain, and improved insulin resistance. While these results need to be proven in humans, anecdotal evidence strongly suggest lemons in fact aid weight loss. 4. It improves skin health Vitamin-C present in lemons is believed to help prevent damage to skin cells and reduce skin wrinkling, dry skin due to aging, and sun damage. A 2016 laboratory study has shown, citrus based drink helped prevent skin wrinkles in hairless mice. 5. It aids digestion Many people regularly drink lemon water the first thing in the morning as a laxative to prevent constipation. Health experts recommend drinking a glass of warm or hot water when you wake up if you have digestive issues. It is believed that warm or hot water helps to get your digestive system moving. Ayurvedic medicine recommends lemon water to help stimulate your digestive system and to prevent toxin build up. 6. It helps to prevent bad breath Many people love the strong and pleasant smell of lemons. A popular and most effective folk remedy for bad breath is drinking lemon water after every meal. Lemons are good at clearing bad breath caused by eating foods with strong smells such as onions, garlic, etc… Lemons also prevent dry mouth, a primary cause of bad breath by stimulating salivary secretion. 7. It helps to prevent kidney stones One of the primary reasons for the development of kidney stones is dehydration or low fluid intake. Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning and after every meal prevents dehydration and fluid deficiency. Citrate, a component present in citric acid, helps to make the urine less acidic, and breaks up small stones that may be present in your bladder. Drinking lemon water not only prevents the formation of stones, but also helps to flush it out while they are very small. Hope you are now fully aware of the benefits of regularly drinking lemon water. Before I end this video, here are some tips for you, if you are planning to drink lemon water regularly. 1. To prepare lemon water squeeze half a lemon in 8 ounces of water. 2. Always use filtered water and organic lemons 3. For making lemon water always use fresh lemons 4. Never add sugar or honey to enhance the flavour