If you are one of those who needs your morning fix of hot lemon water, you better read this one. Of course, you’ve heard about the detox benefits of the easy concoction, but does it actually work? Have you really noticed any difference in the way you feel? Well, if you haven’t, chances are you are doing it all wrong.
Putting lemon juice in boiling hot water robs the drink of its health benefits. Dr. Vaishali Marathe, Head Dietician, Kohinoor Hospitals said, “You need to put a dash of lemon juice in the lukewarm water and gulp it down immediately. Adding lemon juice to boiling water causes the Vitamin C to evaporate before you can drink it up,” she says. Also, keeping a cut up lemon in the refrigerator for long makes it lose its vitamins too.
Now that you know the right way to do it, drink up and watch yourself feel healthier in no time.
Here are a few benefits of drinking Lukewarm Lemon Water every morning:
1) The Vitamin C boosts your immune system and helps prevent common cold.
2) It helps you detox and cleanse your system.
3) It can work wonders for your skin.
4) It helps fight viral infections.
5) The pectin fibre in the lemon helps fight cravings, and thus, helps you lose weight in the long run.
Share this with your friends who swear by lemon water to make sure they are having it right.
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