Hot Lemon Water Vs Cool Lemon Water

Lemons are enormously popular fruits and are known for their voluminous health benefits. They are rich sources of Vit C and contain minerals like calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and even proteins and carbohydrates. 

They are known for their therapeutic properties and for centuries, have been used for treating multiple health conditions. Regular use of lemon boosts immunity and plays a role in blood purification.

Here are some  well-established health Benefits of Lemon:

Promotes Digestive Health: Lemon juice helps to overcome the digestion-related issues and is beneficial in treatment of bloating, constipation and heart burn. It also improves the production of bile. Regular consumption of lemon water prevents extremes of constipation and diarrhoea.

Heals Throat Infections:  Lemon water gargles are excellent for treating throat infections, particularly sore throat and tonsillitis.

Heals the skin:  Citric acid found in lemon is effective in treating acne. Being alkaline in nature it kills certain types of bacteria that might cause acne. Antioxidants present in lemon destroy free radicals that cause damage to skin.

Treats Cankers:  Antibacterial and antiviral properties of lemon are helpful in accelerating healing of Cankers.  Lukewarm lemon water rinse is all you need to speed up the recovery from these painful ulcers.

Boosts Immunity:  It is a rich source of Vit C and potassium. While Vit C improves the immunity Potassium aids in improved brain function and blood pressure control.

Fights respiratory Problems: The anti-inflammatory properties of Vit C have a positive effect on treatment of asthma and other respiratory symptoms.

Reduces Stress: Vit C is rapidly flushed out of our body as a reaction to stress. Vit C takes along with it, all the stress hormone secretions and protects us from oxidative stress.

Balances  Ph: Lemon is acidic in nature but the process of digestion and metabolism alkalizes the body. Thus, it helps in balancing Ph.

Aids in weight loss: The high pectin fiber content of lemons helps fight hunger cravings. They increase alkalinity, and hence help in losing weight faster.

Many people believe that benefits of lemon can be realized only when it is taken as a warm drink.  But it really does not matter how you take it. Cold lemon water is as good as a glass of warm lemon water.  While warm lemon water is easy to be digested, cold lemon water would require more calories to get processed, and thus aids in weight loss, by consuming more calories.

So, go ahead and enjoy the good ness of lemon the way you like it.