The second thing I do every single morning upon rising, is squeeze half of a fresh lemon into a 16 ounce glass of cold water and drink it down. I do this while my coffee is brewing and since our coffee maker is pretty quick, it encourages me to drink it all down rather quickly. While I have been doing this for years, mostly as a way to make sure I am hydrated before I start my day working (working out) but the benefits are many and I believe it's a practice that would benefit everyone.
Benefits abound...
Drinking water on an empty stomach stimulates your organs, basically waking them up.
Drinking water first thing in the morning works as a detox to remove waste that accumulates while you sleep.
A tall glass of water first thing in the morning will cleanse your digestive system and make it easier for your body to absorb nutrients.
That first glass of water in the morning will stimulate the production of blood cells and muscle.
Since water serves to detox waste and toxins, your first glass of water in the morning will have a positive effect on your skin, leaving it looking more healthy.
Kick off the day with a tall one and it will help balance your lymphatic system.
And perhaps, my favorite of all...starting the day with a 16 ounce glass of water can boost your metabolism up to a whopping 24%, helping you lose excess weight.
Forget the milk
Water does a body good. Consider waking and drinking and all these benefits will belong to you!
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