Pucker Up Your Morning Routine

Don’t grab that cup of coffee just yet. There’s another way you can jump start your morning.

So many of us have the habit of waking up, looking at our phones, and heading over to the coffee pot. Later we wonder why our metabolism is slowing down, our digestion is off, and why we’re so thirsty. Don’t get me wrong, coffee isn’t all bad, but it’s not the best way to jump start our day.

If you follow me on social media it should come as no surprise that my preferred fuel source in the morning is warm lemon water. There are so many awesome benefits of drinking warm lemon water first thing in the morning. And BONUS, lemons are in season in the winter.

A few benefits of lemon water when you wake up in the morning are:

• boosts metabolism

• boosts immunity

• promotes hydration

• improves skin

• aids digestion and regulates natural bowel movements

• supports weight loss

• is a rich source of Vitamin C

• protects the body from Immune system deficiencies

• helps in maintaining the pH balance of the body

• has powerful antibacterial properties, lemon juice helps fight infections

• acts as a detoxifying agent

• maintains digestive health

• is a rich source of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium

• helps fight common cold

• cleanses the liver as it promotes the liver to flush out toxins

• has anti-inflammatory properties that help a sore throat 

• provides electrolytes to the body

• reduces joint and muscle pain

• helps with toothache and prevents gingivitis

All this from just lemon and water. After you get this needed hydration, then go for that cup of coffee or tea.

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