Double digits in Toronto! I hope this explains my absence as we attempt to absorb as much sun as we can get. The weather had been cooperative the last few days and it's so much nicer to be out, if only I didn't have sore throats and spring allergies to worry about. Anyway, I want to share a health tip to you all...Lemonize your water! I don't think lemonize is an actual word haha, but it might as well be =) Read on for the benefits of lemon water!
Lemons are inexpensive, readily available and popular for its culinary and medicinal uses. Simply add a slice of lemon in your water and the benefits include:
1. Aids in Digestion
It acts as a cleansing agent and blood purifier, so a simple lemon wedge can also assist relieve nausea, heartburn and bloating. It aids the body in eliminating waste more efficiently.
2.Aids in Dental Care and Relieving Sore Throats
Because of its antibacterial properties, it helps fight problems such as sore throat, tonsillitis and throat infections.
3. Assists in weight loss
They offer natural cleansing and detoxifying properties and no unnecessary calories!
Still not convinced??
I think just the smell of a lemon is enough to brighten my day =)
Stay hydrated this summer!
By the way, interested in the turn out of my rock candy experiment?? Here are the results after two weeks of growing sugar crystals =)
These are so cool!!! Do they also taste good? :D
ReplyDeleteyes! i don't know how to eat this properly though, haha! i think most people use this as sweetener for tea, or something like it =)
ReplyDeleteThat makes more sense. I was imagining sucking on them like lollies. LOLz
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