The 10 benefits of lemon water

The 10 benefits of lemon water

1. Avoids cramps and fatigue during sport 

Lemon-flavoured water is very interesting during sports training. Because the body then naturally produces lactic acid in oxygen-deprived cells which, by accumulating, can cause muscle cramps and a feeling of fatigue. Whatever his level of sport, Dr Dalu, therefore, recommends "to drink, in small sips, throughout a sporting activity for more than 1 hour 30 minutes, lemon sparkling water with a little honey. This drink is energizing, detoxifying and alkanizing. It helps to rehydrate and protect the body against acidity and mineral losses associated with sweating during exercise ".

2. A refreshing drink 

Jump into the lemon water in the event of a heatwave! Full of water (90%!), This plant, therefore, allows you to rehydrate during hot weather or intense effort.

3. Improves digestion and body pH 

The citrate in lemon restores the body's acid-base balance. However, an acidic body is a body in poor health: acidity creates an environment conducive to the growth of bacteria, diseases and other yeasts. It is the main cause of inflammation in cell tissue, which is exacerbated by pollution, stress and poor nutrition. A rebalanced pH, therefore, promotes digestion. The good tip, according to our nutritionist, is to drink lemon soda water with a protein meal. The bicarbonate of carbonated water and the citrate of lemon alkalize the pH, thus protecting the stomach from damage.

4. Promotes weight loss 

Lemon water can act as an appetite suppressant. Its bitterness "destroys the arousal of the taste buds, reducing the appetite for a sweet snack," says Dr. Dalu. With only 30 calories per 100 grams of pulp, this drink is also a healthy and tasty alternative to industrial fruit juices or sodas, often rich in sugars. In addition, it can replace vinegar or salt when you pay attention to your diet because it is low in calories and gives flavour to raw vegetables, vegetables, or to accompany fish.

5. An excellent diuretic 

Citrus limon is a powerful diuretic: it stimulates the activity of the kidneys, thus improving the elimination of toxins via the urine.

6. Reduces blood pressure 

Like any vegetable, lemon also has a good dose of potassium, which helps reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure.

7. Promotes transit 

Certainly, it is not the richest fruit in fibre... But still! The little yellow citrus contains pectin, an organic plant substance that improves transit by acting on intestinal muscle functions.

8. Fill up on vitamins 

It's not all oranges and grapefruits in life! It is often forgotten, but lemon is also bursting with vitamins (53 milligrams); it, therefore, has antioxidant properties. Consuming two or three lemons a day helps boost immunity and thus defend the body against infections.

9. Helps fight against ageing 

This is the other asset (and not the least), vitamin C. It protects our skin by fighting against ageing and improving the quality of collagen, this natural protein present in our body which ensures cohesion, elasticity and regeneration of all skin tissue. Be careful, however: if you smoke and/or drink, you can say goodbye to all these beautiful qualities ...

10. Reduces inflammatory conditions 

Another benefit linked to its antioxidant properties is that lemon is an excellent anti-inflammatory. Thus, it decreases low-grade inflammation (known as "silent inflammation") which, recalls Alexandra Dalu, can trigger diseases (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, asthma, allergies, arthritis and other joint conditions ...) in the long term.