Lemon Water

One trend you may have on the health-hemisphere is lemon water. Some actresses and singers (and generally anyone else famous) swear by its health benefits. Lemon water's commonly cited benefits is its vitamin C content and helping your immune system. A general internet search will bring up a long list of potential benefits

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Unfortunately, my timing is poor and this drink would've been perfect for winter. That doesn't mean you can't still enjoy it! Especially in London, with the rather...inconsistent weather we've been having.

It's quite easy to make a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning. Slice and squeeze a lemon (preferably organic) into your cup and poor some warm water. I personally love my warm lemon water with a bit of ginger in it. Remember, if your lemon water cools, the drink will be....sour to say the least. I would also recommend you use filtered water. In an upcoming post, I'll write about water filters you can buy and what you need to consider.

A word of warning

-Lemon is acidic and the drink can wear down your tooth enamel. You can use a BPA free or glass straw. Other people recommend just rinsing your mouth with water after you enjoy this beverage. If you're still concerned, talk to your dentist!

-The first time I started this...well let's just say don't drink this before you go out. You'll be looking for a bathroom soon.

-Please note some people may be sensitive to citric fruits due to various medical conditions. Please consult your doctor if you do or just have any questions or concerns.

Where to find organic lemons

I usually buy my organic lemons at Waitrose. They cost around £1.50 which is the same price (and quantity) as Tesco's unwaxed organic lemons. In terms of price comparison, at Sainsbury's you could get five non-organic lemons for that price. Organic lemons are a bit pricer, but you don't need to slice and squeeze half a lemon each time. Additionally, I find Waitrose's lemons are higher quality and generally last longer.

Final thoughts

A simple Google search (from reliable sources/links) list the multitude of benefits this drink has. I would recommend just trying it out for a few days and see if its something you like. If you can't take it (sensitive stomach, medical conditions, etc) just make sure you drink enough water throughout the day and reduce sugary drinks such as sodas and fruit juices.