2. Better hydration
Proper hydration is key to good health. In general, you should take in between 91 and 125 ounces of water per day. Some of this can come from food, but the rest needs to be deliberately drunk. Water isn’t very exciting to drink on its own, and some people actively dislike the taste of plain water.
Adding lemon to water is thought to enhance the flavor enough to encourage people to drink more, and be better hydrated as a result.
3. Get enough vitamin C
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that has a ton of health benefits. It can only be gotten from food as our bodies don’t synthesize it alone. Getting your RDA of vitamin C can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Vitamin C is good for your skin and bonds with free radicals that accelerate aging.
Vitamin C may even shorten the duration of the common cold, but studies on this are conflicting. It sure can’t hurt. Lemons aren’t the highest in vitamin C, but they’re a great source nonetheless. Adding it to your water regularly can only help you reach the recommended daily amount of 60 mg per day.
