Technically, any liquid intended for drinking is a beverage so named by a word derived from French and Latin verbs meaning ‘to drink.’ Healthy beverages are beverages with health benefits that attribute by its nutritional value. The use of healthy beverage for promoting health and relieving symptom is as old as the practice of medicine.

Friday, November 01, 2013

What are the benefits of drinking lemon juice?

Lemon juice provides light citrus flavor and it also can enhance the overall flavor of a meal.

Lemon juice contains a wide range of phenolic compounds, including flavanones with antioxidant capabilities that could have health benefits.

Lemon acid stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid which is necessary for digestion.

Lemon juice is widely known as a diuretic, antiscorbutic and astringent. Lemon juice in hot water has been widely used as a daily laxative and preventive of the common cold.

Lemons are high in vitamin C and other phytonutrients, which act as antioxidants to help prevent damage to body cells. It helps rebalance the body and bring blood pH levels back to normal.

Other health benefits the acidic nature of lemon juice blunts blood sugar spikes and helps control the release of energy after meal. Lemonade is a refreshing drink and a delicious way of quenching one’s thirst.

The sweetened juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis and inflammation of the tongue. Lemon juice serves as a substitute for vinegar.

Lemon juice can be squeezed to the salad and use third to half less salad dressing to save some fat and calories.
What are the benefits of drinking lemon juice?

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