We're always
looking for tricks or "grandmother stuff" to improve our health
naturally, and the tip we often hear about is the famous lemon water.
So what
are the virtues of lemon? Is lemon water really a miracle cure? In this
article, I answer all your questions!
Discovering the
virtues of lemon and lemon water :
With 34.3
calories per 100 grams of fresh pulp, lemon is a low-calorie food that still
has a high nutritional value.
It is rich in
potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, iron and copper. It is
also an excellent source of vitamin C. The reason? The very thick bark of the
fruit which protects it against the loss of this vitamin, considered as one of
the most fragile, after its picking.
Precious
slimming and detox asset, it is also a health food par excellence because of
its richness in various antioxidants, which fight against the free radicals
which can damage the cells!
The 9 benefits
of lemon water:
# 1 Hydrates
our body:
We all know how
important it is to hydrate. And precisely, the lemon has important moisturizing
virtues since it contains 80% water! In addition, for those who find the water
sad and boring, the lemon gives you the opportunity to give a little more
flavor and originality to what you drink!
# 2 Promotes
digestion:
Lemon water,
consumed on an empty stomach, would improve transit: indeed, as our expert
doctor Alain Tuan Qui explains, drinking lemon water would help to "take
off" the waste left on the ground. digestive mucosa - thus cleaning our
digestive system and thus improve our digestion.
# 3 Stimulates
the immune system:
Lemon is one of
the richest foods in vitamin C. Vitamin C is known to fight against temporary
or chronic fatigue and to stimulate the immune system. Lemon water is therefore
an excellent drink to drink in case of fatigue or in case of a fall in immune
defenses (whether summer or winter!).
# 4 Detoxifies
the body:
Lemon has
detoxifying properties because it cleanses the digestive system as we saw in
point number 2. It is also a mild and natural diuretic: it stimulates the
activity of the kidneys helping to eliminate toxins from the skin. our body.
# 5 Balance the
pH of the body:
With its acidic
taste, one tends to think that the lemon would be acidifying. But he is not!
Lemon, by its capacity in citric acid, combines in the body with the minerals
and releases alkaline residues which have an anti-acidifying action.
# 6 Cleans the
skin:
Thanks to these
detoxifying and diuretic properties, lukewarm water with lemon helps to keep
skin healthy and luminous. Indeed, its alkaline nature destroys some of the
bacteria that cause acne and other skin problems.
Vitamin C and
other antioxidants found in lemons also help to reduce wrinkles and stains, and
fight free radicals - responsible for accelerated aging of the skin.
# 7 A natural
appetite suppressant:
Lemon is an
appetite suppressant because it contains pectin, a fiber that swells on contact
with water in the stomach, the lemon sends a message of satiety thus preventing
small as well as big hunger!
And against
compulsive hunger, breathe lemon essential oil.
# 8 A slimming
ally?
With only 34.3
calories per 100 grams of pulp, lemon water is a healthy alternative to
industrial fruit juices or sodas, high in sugars and calories. In addition, its
high content of vitamin C boosts your body allowing us to burn more calories.
Thus, drinking
lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning would help you lose weight. As
Alain Tuan Qui, physician in holistic health, explains, "lemon water helps
to lose weight because by improving our transit and making our liver work
better, our body is optimized for the combustion of fatty acids".
# 9 Good for
the liver!
Lemon
stimulates the production of bile and evacuates the bad toxins present in the
liver. Nothing better than a lemon peel after a well-watered evening or to get
back on your feet in case of fatigue!
# 10 Against
cancer!
Rich in
antioxidants, lemon would prevent or even slow the progression of certain
cancers. It would notably decrease the growth of metastases.
Hot water or
cold water?
The temperature
of the water used for lemon water is very important for the quality of the
drink. Thus, the water should be neither too cold nor too hot:
In fact, too hot water would lead to
significant losses of vitamin C (it is very fragile and tends to be destroyed
with heat).
As for the cold water, it would prevent our
body from tolerating the drink - which would neutralize all the expected
benefits! Thus, according to Alain Tuan Qui, physician in holistic health, the
ideal temperature of lemon water is that of our body, namely 37 °.
My advice: The
ideal for optimal lemon water seems to be the use of water at room temperature,
possibly lukewarm.
In which cases
is lemon juice not recommended?
Lemon juice is
not recommended, especially on an empty stomach, in case of ulcer, gastritis or
reflux-oesophageal because of its natural acidity. It is also not recommended
for "neuro-arthritic" people who may instead acidify with lemon.
Also remember
that the acidity of lemon can weaken dental email. If you have fragile email, I
recommend drinking lemon water with straw, for example, and especially never to
brush your teeth right after drinking lemon.
Note: I remind
you that in case of a real health problem, you should consult a doctor or other
specialist. The remedies that are presented to you are brought to your
attention and only indicative.
