Why you should add lemon to your water

1. Lemon water helps alkalize your body bringing your pH balance to a safe level.

Why is pH so important? Cancer cells can’t grow in an alkaline environment. Keeping your body slightly alkaline by consuming alkalizing foods is extremely important to your overall health. So is limiting acid-forming foods like dairy, animal proteins and high amounts of processed sugar. Drink lemon water in addition to your Isagenix routine can do wonders for your health!

2. Lemon water boosts your immune system.

The high amounts of Vitamin C, potassium and folate will boost your immune system and keep your body healthy. No more colds and sinus issues!

3. Lemon water is a natural diuretic.

This is a great reason to start your day with a large mug of warm lemon water – the diuretic effect helps detox your body to start your day off right.  It is also a great tool that time of the month when you are felling a bit smushy.

4. Lemon water aids digestion.

If you ever experience indigestion, grumbling in your belly or digestion issues in general, sipping warm lemon water 10-15 minutes before you eat will help enzyme production in your gut and aid in digestion.  I have found that this is a great way to subside morning sickness (or afternoon sickness in my case) as well.

5. Lemon water helps keep you young.

Supercharged with Vitamin C and tons of nutrients, regularly sipping warm lemon water will make your skin glow.

How I drink it

Fill a mug with hot water and add the juice of  1/2 a fresh a lemon. Be careful not to boil the water. Boiling water will kill the nutrients in the lemon, so bring your water to a boil and let it cool 2 minutes in the mug before adding the lemon. Add a dash of organic cayenne pepper to boost your metabolism.