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You may have heard that lemon water acts as a miracle worker in that drinking it provides a quick and easy way to boost your health. But, is that really the case? Let’s look at the facts on lemon water benefits. More often than not, it takes a lot of effort, energy and time to build healthy living routines. Luckily, some healthy habits are literally more low-hanging fruit than others. Water infused with freshly squeezed lemon juice seems to be an easy healthy habit to adopt. It only takes 30 seconds of prep time while delivering health benefits that supposedly...

Not only is lemon water super good for you, but it’s also easy to make and relatively inexpensive to make. See the recipe below. 1. LEMON WATER ALKALIZES YOUR BODY (AKA BALANCES YOUR PH). While very acidic on their own, lemons have a very alkalizing effect on the body. Why is pH so important? It’s simple, 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.) 2. LEMON WATER BOOSTS YOUR...

Health Benefits of Lemons First of all, lemons are jam-packed with vitamin C. They also contain a hefty dose of vitamin B, as well as calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin E. Reader’s Digest also reports that lemons are an incredibly rich source of healing chemical compounds that improve immunity, strengthen blood vessels, help skin heal, and block cell changes that can lead to cancer. People have been using lemons medicinally for thousands of years, and with good reason. This bright little fruit has a myriad of uses that we should be harnessed in our own homes. Home Remedies & Uses...

Have you tried hot water and lemon? Nutritionists and celebrities alike are raving about the benefits of drinking a single glass of hot lemon water 15-30 minutes before breakfast.  Use the juice of half a lemon per 8 oz. cup, or adjust the lemon for your personal taste.  It will not only help you stay hydrated, but it may also improve digestion and relieve symptoms of indigestion. Additional benefits to drinking hot water and lemon: . Gives your immune system a boost – Lemons are packed with nutrients including vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. The...

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a tropical plant with long green leaves and a thick underground stem or rhizome. It has a potent spicy fragrance and flavor and is widely used to add a piquant touch to curries, soups and beverages. It contains an oleoresin, which is rich in 115 bioactive components, such as [6]-gingerol, [4]-gingerol, [8]-gingerol, [10]-gingerol, [6]-paradol, several shogaol (in the dehydrated form), the gingerdiones, hexahydrocurcumin, tetrahydrocurcumin, and gingerenone A. Its use is generally considered to be safe. Besides these culinary applications, ginger was exported as a medicinal herb from India to the Roman empire, more than 2000 years...