Know the expression “making lemonade from lemons?” But what if lemons are great as is? Check out the reasons why in this blog by Anastasia Pantsios posted in EcoWatch.
Lemon water looks so clean and healthy, so fresh and bright. It’s got a crisp, tart edge that makes you feel like it MUST be good for you—and it is.
Everyone knows drinking plenty of water is a good thing. It’s probably the most beneficial, low-calorie (no calorie!) thing you can drink. But sure, it can be boring, and adding a zingy twist of lemon can brighten it up. You’re still close to virtually no calories (an entire lemon contains less than 20), and that splash of lemon adds so many other benefits too.
1. Lemon, like all citrus fruits, is packed with vitamin C. That’s an antioxidant that repairs cell damage, helps slow aging diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and keeps your eyes healthy.
2. It also helps fight the effects of aging on the skin. And coupled with that hydrating swig of water, it’s like a double dose of the fountain of youth…
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