Lemon juice in water?

Question

I was reading a question on yahoo answers and it said that if you put lemon juice in water it's supposed to be really good for you. That it can relieve heartburn and digestive problems. Is that true? Aren't lemons acidic? Wouldn't the acid make heartburn worse? Also, does it matter if it's actual lemons or if it's juice from a bottle? Thanks!

Answer 1

The juice from lemons & limes, citric acid will encourage the production of hydrochloric acid in your tummy thus aiding in digestion and constipation issues .............  so even though it is acidic in nature it will have an alkalising affect on your system ........  on top of that, they are rich in vitamin C which is a natural laxative and will also assist in protecting you against many forms of cancer, lowering high blood pressure &  bolstering your immunity against common cold & flus.

Yes, it matters if it's juice from a bottle or a fresh lemon or lime buddy ...........  as one other poster has already said, aside from the fact that bottled varities are usually "preserved" with many undesirable chemicals, the real fresh and preferably organic version of the lemon juice will always be the most nutritious and easiest for your body to assimilate ♥

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Oops, sorry, i forgot to tell you that if you are using the lemon juice in water for digestive purposes please ensure that you have it 15 - 20 minutes before meals to give your digestive juices a chance to get going ..............  foods rich in magnesium will also increase the production of hydrochloric acid in your tummy and aid in digestion buddy ie ~ leafy and green vegies, cold water fishes such as tuna, salmon, sardines & whiting and wholegrain breads and cereals ♥

Good health 2 u ♥

CHEERS

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Answer 2

I've been drinking water with lime juice, only because I like a little favor in my water.  I read that it's very good for digestion & the skin.  I squeeze juice out of fresh lime & I think fresh is better.

Answer 3

Fresh lemon juice is extremely good for you. The lemon provides many essential vitamins & nutrients from the skin to the inside flesh so cut a slice of lemon and drop it in your water. Try not to use bottled stuff as they usually add a few additives and preservatives. Lemons are not always in season so make sure you use whatever is in season for your area.

A good idea is to juice a few lemons (organic if possible) and then freeze it in ice cube trays. That way you can just drop a cube in your water when you need it. Regular doses can ward off colds and flu and other nasties.

Hail the mighty Citrus Fruit. (or any fruit and veg)

Answer 4

Lemon juice is acidic yes, but the vitamin C and the natural antioxidants in the skin can help to sooth heartburn, sore throat, bad breath and many other ailments. If you just slice a lemon and put it in your water, it will only let off a bit of juice, but the water will naturally pull the vitamins out of the skin. You can also just add a bit of lemon zest. It will do the same thing.

Answer 5

in the mixture  of lemon-water add a pinch of salt or sugar or mixture of both, try all three options and enjoy it with ice.u can have half lemon in small glass, or full lemon with med size glass. develope the taste