Helps in a Big Way

We all know Vitamin C is good for you and that Lemons contain a lot of it. But there is more to lemon than just Vitamin C, in fact instead of a glass of Orange Juice, how about a Lemon Water... made by you!

Vitamin C

Without Vitamin C we can develop what is known as scurvy... now doesn't that sound pleasant. What Vitaminc C is good for bleeding gums, fatigue, spider and varicose veins... and it helps reduce Collagen that creates loose skin, but most important is that it helps strengthen the capillary and artery walls to avoid hemorrhaging. When a blood vessel is damaged, Calcium and Cholesterol seep inside and accumulate as a patch to the lesion.

This is what really causes buildup in the arteries, not the inside cholesterol which in turn can cause blockages (stroke, heart attack).

Hold onto your Hat...

Even when you eat right, you need to eat smart... for example, you eat a lot of leafy green vegetables like Kale and Spinach or you eat lots of Beans, Nuts, Legumes and other cruciferous vegetables... you may be getting too many oxylates. These mixed with calcium can deposit in the Kidneys and may lead to Kidney Stones, the Citrates in Lemon can help dissolve or prevent these.

Lemon Water

(juice of half a lemon in a glass of water)

Here are someways a glass of Lemon Water a day can help you:

1. Reduce or Prevent Kidney Stones (more info) are caused by a lack of citrates and dehydration (water is needed, not soda, caffeinated or carbonated liquids as these dehydrate yes even your sparkling water).

2. Prevent cellular and vascular damage as it also helps in repair process.

3. Aids Digestion especially as we age because it help supplement stomach acids which decline as we get older.

4. Not the sugar content like a Orange Juice or sweetened beverage...so it aids in weight maintenance.

5. Lemon Water will provide you with Phyto-nutrients that have antioxidant properties to help prevent disease.

What's the Downside?

Everything this good must have a downside, what is it with Lemon Water?

• 6 Extra Calories a day
• Tastes like Lemon
• Cost about .30 cents a day

Does it destroy your tooth enamel?

Nah, when you water it down there is not enough acid to do that, beside a coke is far more damaging to your teeth and guts.

All in all this is a great meal time drink, or just by itself... and once you drink it...plain water just tastes bland.
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Good Health – Evan Pantazi #Kyusho

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