Summer is the perfect time for refreshing drinks, so why not add a tasty lemon water recipe to your repertoire? Packed with nutrients and satisfying, these lemon water recipes will have you feeling hydrated all summer long.
Lemon Water Benefits
Drinking lemon water is a great way to get hydrated, especially if plain water is not your cup of tea. You can easily squeeze fresh lemon into room temperature, cold, or hot water to help encourage you to drink more water. Consider using a Glass Electric Kettle for a quicker drink when mixing it with hot water.
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Rich in Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that can help treat scurvy and potentially avoid colds. While there is still debate on whether vitamin C helps avoid colds, it has been shown to shorten colds for individuals.
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Good for Skin
There may even be some evidence that vitamin C helps with skin health. It's a vitamin closely linked with collagen, which helps with skin elasticity. There are also flavonoids in citrus, which are thought to help with skin issues.
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Boosts Immune System
Folate and vitamin C found in lemons can potentially boost your immune system. If you're concerned about getting a cold as the temperatures change, consider adding lemon water to your diet.
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Aids Digestion
Many people have added lemon water to their morning routine, as it potentially helps with digestion. Usually, people will drink it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. It has been shown to help slow down the digestion aging process when people drink lemon polyphenols (antioxidants found in lemons).
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Prevents Kidney Stones
Lemon juice's acidity can help keep kidney stones away, as it can break down calcium buildup. Additionally, drinking sufficient water may help wash out kidney stones.
3 Popular Lemon Water Recipes
The below recipes can be whipped up in a few minutes and offer a tasty way to drink more lemon water. For an even more refreshing drink, you can chill them in a fridge or Mini Refrigerator beforehand.
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Sparkling Lemon Water
This recipe only requires two ingredients – sparkling water of choice (flavored or unflavored) and fresh lemon juice. Mix the two, add some lemon slices for a fun presentation, and this drink is ready to go!
Tip: Don’t make this drink too early, as it will lose its fizziness as it sits.
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Watermelon Lemonade
You can make simple syrup at home by boiling sugar and water together. Or, you can purchase an unflavored simple syrup for this recipe. Then, you’ll need cubed watermelon, cold water, and lemon juice.
Then, blend the watermelon. Consider using a blender like this Compact Version to blend the watermelon chunks. It will help you achieve watermelon juice in no time! Once you've strained the juice to remove the seeds, you can combine it with 3 cups of water, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
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Raspberry Lemonade
Blend fresh raspberries (try using an Immersion Hand Blender). Combine the raspberries with lemon juice, water, and simple syrup to create a refreshing drink. You can add a few slices of lemon and a few fresh raspberries for decoration.
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