Not just a garnish, this citrus ‘powerhouse’ is an efficient tool in the fight against chronic inflammation. Here are the scientifically proven reasons why a lemon should be included in your diet on a daily basis:
The Chemistry Of Calm: How Citrus Fights Fire
As per medical science, inflammation is the body's natural response to stress or injury, but when it turns out to be a chronic issue, it acts like a ‘slow fire,’ contributing to everything from joint pain to cardiovascular issues. As a nature’s gift, lemons contain a unique profile of bioactive compounds that acts as a natural extinguisher agent.
‘House of flavonoids and Hesperidin’
Recent studies have revealed that hesperidin and flavonoids are found primarily in citrus fruits such as lemons. These compounds have been shown to:
Preventing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines,
Helps in strengthening the blood vessel walls,
Brings improvement in insulin sensitivity, closely linked to metabolic inflammation.
Alkalizing The Internal Environment.
Though lemons are acidic in their natural state having pH level to approx 2, they are also proven to have an alkalizing effect on the body once metabolised. An highly acidic internal environment is often associated with increased inflammatory markers; helping to balance your body's pH, the lemon water creates an environment where inflammation finds it harder to survive.
Positive Signs You Will See Within A Week
By daily consumption of lemons, it can lead to noticeable physiological shifts:
Reduction In Morning Stiffness: Flushing out uric acid crystals in joints.
Improvement In Skin Health: Inflammation in the body often results in our body as acne or redness; the antioxidant load in lemon helps in clearing the complexion from the inside out.
Better Digestive Efficiency: It is known since ages that lemons are helpful in stimulating bile production, ensuring food is broken down efficiently rather than fermenting and causing gut inflammation.
Reduced Bloating: Acts as a mild natural diuretic, it helps the body to shed excess water weight triggered by high sodium diets.
Including Lemon In Your Daily Diet Routine:
Temperature Matters: Squeeze half a lemon into the lukewarm water. Boiling water can denature the ‘Vitamin-C,’ while ice-cold water can give a shock to the entire digestive system.
Do Not Skip The Zest: One of the most interesting facts about lemon is that its peel contains 5-10 times more vitamins and flavonoids than the juice itself contains. So always grate a little organic lemon zest into the water or morning soothe, whichever you prefer.
The Moment Is Everything: Always make sure to drink the lemon water on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning as it helps to keep the liver and digestive tract functioning smoothly for the rest of the day.
