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Drinking warm lemon water

11 years ago

Does anyone drink warm lemon water in the morning. I have heard there are a lot of benefits to lemon water.

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emma
11 years ago
I have an acid stomach so none for me.
Alisande
11 years ago
Lemon actually turns alkaline, Emma, so it might be okay for you.

I haven't tried warm lemon water in the morning, but I did warm water with organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (Bragg's) for awhile. I think it helped my acid reflux, but I stopped because I wondered what it was doing to my teeth. I suppose I could brush immediately after....
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Once again, Funky has cost me money, now that I have just ordered the Tayeka iced tea maker. I love fruity/herbal iced tea -- it is sweet enough without adding sugar but far more interesting than plain water! I do drink lots of water during the day -- I have my two cups of coffee, then switch to plain old water and usually have a glass (actually a plastic Tervis cup) near me for most of the way, refilling as needed. (I stop after dinner, though, so I'm not up all night!) I don't like ice in my water. DH does, so when he's filling water glasses at dinner time, he will put ice in mine...it's an ongoing (silly) beef between us. How hard is it to remember that I don't want ice? My kids are all in the habit of drinking mostly water too, which I am happy about. I don't buy soda but I do buy juice... I haven't thought of adding a splash in my water but might just try that! I never drink juice myself, it's just too sweet for me. Um, unless it's in a cocktail. Then it's fine. I also love Diet Coke but almost never have it in the house, because I know I'd have at least one can a day (only cans...don't like it as much in a bottle). So I only get it as a "treat" when I'm out somewhere. Oddly enough, I love the fizz of soda but I am not a fan of seltzer. I'm a member of the anti-champagne club, too. I do love Prosecco, though. Isn't that weird? Champagne sometimes gives me a headache but Prosecco doesn't. Lots of good ideas here!
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prairie_rose
11 years ago
I have pitcher of lemon ice water in the fridge all the time. I love the tartness of it. I occasionally will have a hot one, usually in the evening if I do. I also like lemon in my green tea, with a bit of honey. All three are supposed to be good for you.
eld6161
11 years ago
Sometimes. By drinking it first thing, you give your digestive track a jump start in getting things moving.

Of course, if you have a well rounded diet with enough fiber,you might not need the lemon water.

I also like cold water with a slice of lemon, it encourages me to drink water.
rob333 (zone 7b)
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I have often wondered this... why tart? Why doesn't anyone do an orange slice instead of lemon? Wouldn't they be similar in health value? And taste, why is tart the preferred? Being totally curious/nosey.

Yep! Similar, but oranges have Vit A
vicsgirl
11 years ago
My Grandmother always had a glass of hot water with lemon for flavor, every morning. She said it kept her "regular". She died of a heart attack.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
11 years ago
I don't care for plain water unless I'm really thirsty, so I drink lemon water instead--just a few drops added from the bottled lemon juice. In cold weather, I warm it in the MW, whatever the time of day. My sister mentioned that acidic drinks, including fruit juices, are hard on tooth enamel, so I don't sip--I usually try to drink it down. She has several co-workers who will only drink, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and juice through straws. My teeth are sensitive to cold, another reason I prefer the warm water.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
11 years ago
Usually my first water bottle I fix in the morning I add my Apple Cider Vinegar to. I may do it to others during the day too but try to always do it to my morning one. Makes a huge difference in my reflux virtually eliminates it. My gastro doc was adamant about doing it daily.
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