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20 reasons why Lemon water (Nimbu pani) is good for you

By FnF Desk | PUBLISHED: 25, Mar 2015, 13:37 pm IST | UPDATED: 25, Mar 2015, 14:10 pm IST

20 reasons why Lemon water (Nimbu pani) is good for you Summer has arrived with all its heat and sweat leaving you exhausted. A good and chilling drink is all that one needs to say goodbye to the summer heat instantly.

Lemon water or Nimbu pani is one really good option to revitalize your weary senses.

So, beat the heat this summer with this cool drink that will soothe your thirst and will leave you wanting for more.

Here are a few benefits of drinking Nimbu pani or lemon water:

  • Water with lemon provides the body with electrolytes which hydrate your body. As lemons contain good amount of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
  • Water with lemon is good for the joints, reducing pain in the joints and muscles.
  • Warm water with lemon helps digestion as lemon contains citric acid. It interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and digestion.
  • The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food.
  • Water with lemon cleanses the liver. Lemon juice stimulates the liver to release toxins.
  • Water with lemon helps fight infections of the respiratory tract, sore throats and inflammation of the tonsils. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon.
  • Warm water with lemon helps regulate natural bowel movement.
  • Water with lemon is indispensable for the normal work of metabolism. Since lemon is a powerful antioxidant, it protects the body from free radicals and strengthens the immune system.
  • Water with lemon aids in proper functioning of the nervous system (as lemon  has a high content of potassium). Depression and anxiety are often the result of low levels of potassium in the blood. The nervous system needs a sufficient amount of potassium to ensure sustainable signals to the heart.
  • Water with lemon cleanses blood, blood vessels and arteries.
  • Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure.
  • Water with lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body.
  • Water with lemon is good for the skin. Vitamin C in lemon, improves our skin by rejuvenating the body.  Drinking water with lemon regularly (every morning) will improve the condition of your skin.
  • Water with lemon  helps to dilute uric acid, the built up of which leads to pain in the joints and gout.
  • Water with lemon is beneficial for pregnant women. Since lemons are loaded with Vitamin C, it acts as an adaptogen helping the body cope with viruses such as colds.  Furthermore, vitamin C helps the formation of bone tissue of the unborn baby. At the same time, due to the high content of potassium, a mixture of water with lemon helps forming cells of the brain and nervous system of the baby.
  • Water with lemon relieves heartburn. For this, mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water.
  • Water with lemon helps dissolve gallstones,  kidney stones, pancreatic stones, and calcium deposits.
  • Water with lemon helps with weight loss.  Lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps suppress hunger cravings. Studies have proven  people with a better alkaline diet have lost weight faster.
  • Water with lemon helps with tooth pain and gingivitis.
  • Water with lemon helps prevents cancer.