It is part of my daily routine to start by consuming a 16-ounce glass of purified water with the juice of half a squeezed organic lemon. It is a simple way to speed up my digestive system and prepare it for the other foods consumed throughout the day.
It also works as a detox for my liver and gives me a great start to the day. Many doctors recommend this tonic to cleanse the kidneys and help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
I drink lemon water throughout the day. Not only is it a refreshing drink that is alkalizing, but by adding this simple drink to my daily regimen, I am doing a lot of good things for my health. As an alkalizing agent, lemon juice, although acidic, becomes alkaline when it reaches the digestive system. It can help you maintain an alkaline state in your body. When your system is more alkaline than acidic, you can more effectively prevent inflammation that causes diseases, such as cancer. If your body is able to fight inflammation, it stands to reason that it will be better equipped to protect itself from chronic disease. A strong immune system is better able to fight disease and keep you healthy.
Eliminating processed foods will also improve the alkalinity in your system and strengthen your immune system. Processed foods are detrimental to our health and do not create an environment in your system that helps you fight disease.
By consuming a lemon detox drink, you will also be taking in a good amount of vitamin C. Our bodies need vitamin C to stay strong. For added convenience, buy a bag of organic lemons. I usually go through a bag a week and buying a full bag ensures I always have them on hand.
My favorite salad dressing is a light and simple recipe that includes lots of freshly squeezed lemon. To make it, crush a clove of garlic in a small bowl, add Himalayan sea salt and black pepper to taste. Squeeze the juice of half an organic lemon into the mixture along with 3 tablespoons of olive oil (adjust to taste) and a tablespoon of balsamic or apple cider vinegar. Toss to intermix all the ingredients, then pour over the salad. This salad dressing is light, refreshing, and packed with powerful antioxidants.
On a cold day, you may want to swap out the cold water in your lemon detox drink for warm water. A lemon detox drink in a cup filled with warm water will keep you cozy on a cold winter day.
For a natural summer lemonade, add some ice and a little stevia extract to sweeten. Fresh and delicious lemonade! This simple lemon detox drink is one of the many ways we can help our bodies detox. As part of our daily regimens, it can improve health and make you more alkaline!
