The summer season is here and what better way to cool off that summer heat than with some good old lemonade.
Lemonade is known to have loads of health benefits for our body:
Lemonade boosts the immune system
Lemonade is a great boost to the immune system.
Not only does it provide us with our daily source of vitamin C, but the benefits of lemonade are also seen in its antioxidizing qualities.
Lemons provide antioxidants, keeping us healthy and able to battle sickness. As a bonus, antioxidants also help keep our skin fresh!
Keeps our body hydrated
Drinking enough water every day is crucial for overall health — but not everyone likes the taste of plain water. Using lemon juice to add some flavor to your water may help you drink more.
According to Healthline drinking water helps prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause:
- brain fog
- mood changes
- overheating
- constipation
- kidney stones
Treat Kidney stones
The National Kidney Foundation suggests mixing 4 oz of lemon juice concentrate with water as a complementary dietary remedy alongside other medication for kidney stone prevention.
Citric acid found in lemons helps in breaking down kidney stones.
Helps with weight loss
Drinking lemon water daily increases the metabolism of the body and helps in burning fats. It also helps in controlling the calorie levels and helps in weight loss.
Aid digestion and make your skin shine
Healthline suggests drinking lemon water before a meal may help promote and improve digestion. That’s because the citric acid found in lemon juice has been shown to boost gastric acid secretion, a digestive fluid produced in the stomach that enables your body to break down and digest food.
Lemonade also helps your skin to shine, this is due to the vitamin C and antioxidants which helps in making the skin healthy and glowing. Drinking lemonade or lemon water regularly helps in reducing wrinkles, scars and dryness of the face.
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