The health benefits of boiling lemons daily, and a recipe to use at home.
1. Lemons are a bright yellow citrus fruit which is used all over the world in natural medicines.
2. You can boil the entire fruit in water on a daily basis for some fantastic health benefits.
3. Many of us suffer with grogginess in the morning, and this is usually caused by dehydration, too much sugar in our diets and caffeine.
4. Boiled lemon water is perfect to drink in the morning, to boost your energy levels, clear our toxins and rehydrate your body.
5. The healthy vitamins and nutrients within the lemon will also boost your immune system and you will feel more energised and alert.
6. Many people do not realise this simple secret about lemons. The peel and the white part is actually where most of the health benefits lie.
Recipe:
Simply slice 1 lemon into quarters and add to a pan. Add 250ml of water and boil for 5 minutes. Then, strain this mixture to remove the lemon pieces.
7. For this recipe it’s important that you boil the entire lemon, and do not remove the peel.
8. If you can, use organic lemons or clean the peel thoroughly first to remove pesticides.
9. This is an extremely potent drink, which you may find quite bitter. Feel free to add a little honey to sweeten if needed.
10. Allow this liquid to cool and then drink all in one go. This is a great way to start the day.
11. This will stimulate your digestion to remove old food and waste which may be rotting in the intestines.
12. You can also add a ¼ teaspoon of grated ginger to this for some extra health benefits.
13. This recipe is best used in the morning after waking up.
14. Boiled Lemon Water is very good for clearing out phlegm. This is a great treatment for sinusitis and throat infections.
15. If you drink this every single day for 2 weeks, you will notice your skin becoming clearer and more vibrant.
16. If you wish to use this to lose weight, you should infuse lemons or limes in cold water, instead of hot. Please see our other video “Lime Water for Weight Loss” to learn more.
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