{"id":3021,"date":"2018-03-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/benefits-drinking-warm-lemon-water-daily\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T10:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T08:29:42","slug":"benefits-drinking-warm-lemon-water-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/benefits-drinking-warm-lemon-water-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Drinking Warm Lemon Water Daily"},"content":{"rendered":"

The bad news: You\u2019ve got to ditch that morning cup of coffee. The good news is, the drink you\u2019re about to replace it with promises to make you healthier and happier, fast. What is this elixir\u00a0we’re talking about? Warm lemon water.<\/p>\n

Expert fitness professionals\u00a0recommend you start your day with this brew, every day. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

Six amazing reasons to ditch the morning cup of coffee \u2013 and drink warm lemon instead<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0It kick-starts your digestion<\/h2>\n

The chemicals in lemon are very similar to those found in the acids in your stomach (you know, the ones responsible for digesting your food). What\u2019s more, lemon water encourages the liver to produce bile \u2013 another chemical responsible for digestion.<\/p>\n

The result is improved digestion, relief from the symptoms of indigestion and also the removal of toxins from your gut. In the absence of these toxins, your gut is healthier, meaning that you absorb the nutrients from your food much more easily (and this, in turn, makes you healthier and better able to workout with your fitness professional).<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0It\u2019s a powerful immune booster<\/h2>\n

Lemons – and by extension lemon water – are extraordinarily high in Vitamin C, making them very useful flu-fighters. This Vitamin is also a great anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce aches and pains. And did you know that Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron? Well, it does. So you\u2019ll have more energy too!<\/p>\n

However, you need to take some precautions when enjoying lemon water, says Euguene Lotter<\/a>:<\/p>\n

“Lemon juice [read lemon water] can, however, damage the enamel on your\u00a0teeth. It is therefore better to drink it through a straw and\/or rinse your mouth after enjoying a glass of this healthy beverage.\u00a0“<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3.\u00a0It\u2019s good for your nervous system<\/h2>\n

The potassium in lemons makes them excellent brain food. The potassium plays an important role protecting the health of your nervous system and your brain, improving its function. Oh, and it also controls blood pressure.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0It\u2019s a super cleanser<\/h2>\n

Lemon is a diuretic, meaning that it\u2019ll make you \u201cgo\u201d more often. This means your body will flush out toxins more often. You can expect your skin to look brighter and clearer as a result.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0It\u2019s a weight loss magic wand<\/h2>\n

Lemons are high in pectin fiber. Not only is the fiber good for your regularity but it keeps you feeling fuller for longer.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0It balances your body\u2019s pH levels<\/h2>\n

Ironic, isn\u2019t it \u2013 the sour and acidic lemon is one of the most alkaline fruit you can eat! Well, it is. And the result is, when your body\u2019s in an alkaline state (or at least, a pH-balanced state), you\u2019re far less likely to fall ill. It\u2019s when your body is acidic that inflammation and illness set in.<\/p>\n

Remember to use warm water rather than cold or very hot; and throw in two to three slices of fresh lemon.<\/p>\n

Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/a><\/h2>\n

Good nutrition is so much more than the food on your plate. It\u2019s about achieving wellness, for good. Is your inner nutritionist waiting for the chance to change the lives of others? Sign up today for the Specialised Nutrition Certification<\/a> at Trifocus Fitness Academy, and do good!<\/p>\n

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