Over the past few months, I’ve been super focused on establishing a functional morning routine. I’ve been starting my day with a cup of hot lemon water. I was a skeptic at first when reading about all of the benefits, however, I can confirm that positive things come out of incorporating lemon water in your morning routine.
I heat my water in a Breville One touch tea maker. I love my Breville One touch, I’ll share more about it later. It also has a hot water setting so, I simply fill it up to 10 oz and set it on the base to begin. When I purchase fruit, I bulk wash everything after purchasing. So, I rinse off the lemon of choice for the morning. While the water boils, I roll the lemon underneath my hand for a few seconds to loosen it up and make sure that it will be squeezable. I cut a lemon in half and use a lemon press to squeeze out the juice. Next, I cut each half again and drop it into my mug of choice for the day. I usually add one teaspoon of local honey to balance out the tart taste.
Here are the benefits I’ve seen so far:
– Soothes your stomach: sometimes I wake up in the mornings with an unsettled stomach. Hot lemon water helps to soothe things. Lemons help release the toxins from your body.
– Calms me: Hot lemon water helps me feel a sense of calmness and relaxation. A sense of stillness. Before jumping into the hustle and bustle of the day, it’s nice to slow things down for a bit. It’s so worth it to have that moment of doing nothing before my day gets overwhelming!
– Sets the tone for my day: Lemons are high in pectin fiber. Pectin fiber helps to decrease those hunger pains throughout the day.
– Brightens my skin: I’ve noticed a brightness in my complexion. This probably comes from the vitamin C in the lemons.
– Gives me energy: After drinking, I get a slight boost of energy that helps me make it through the morning. I’m not a coffee drinker, so I need to get my boosts elsewhere.
If you haven’t tried lemon water in the morning, give it a chance! The positives outweigh the negatives for sure.
