Whenever you have a cold, the first thing you probably think about is taking some Vitamin C. That’s a good idea. It’s a vitamin that has lots of antioxidants in

it to help fight free radicals, germs and even reduce the time of your cold. Vitamin C also helps to strengthen your heart, reduce cellular DNA damage, decrease hypertension and

even combat strokes. You need Vitamin C daily. No doubt about that.

Lemon juice is actually quite similar to the acids found in your stomach. When you drink lemon water, it aids in the digestive process by naturally encouraging your body to

process the good stuff in your food more slowly while stimulating your liver and removing toxins at the same time. As a bonus, lemons help with nutrient absorption; this means

less bloating (good to know during that time of the month).

You might’ve heard of people who have gone on lemonade or grapefruit juice diets/fasts. Some do it to cleanse out their systems. Others do it in order to lose weight.

It’s proven the lemons aid in weight loss because they contain pectin; that’s a form of fiber. You don’t need to take drastic measures to see weight loss results from

lemons, though. Drink a glass of it on an empty stomach in the morning. It will curb your appetite and also help you to go to the bathroom much easier.

Another benefit of lemons is actually connected to lemon peels. Several studies indicate that they help to reduce the chances of getting cancer. There’s something called limonoids that are found in

all citrus peels and it is proven to slow down cancer cell growth. You can cut off a slice and chew on it. It’s good for your body and helps

to keep your breath fresh too.

Do you need an energy boost? Lemons will handle that for you. Lemons have negative-charged ions in them. When they get into our systems, they naturally increase our energy levels.

You don’t have to consume them to get this effect. You can also put on some lemon essential oil or light up a lemon soy candle to immediately reduce your

stress levels and improve your mood.

Since lemons help to get toxins out of your body, they also help to keep your skin clear and your complexion radiant as a direct result. Another benefit of lemons is

that the Vitamin C in them automatically aids in collagen production in your body. That’s what makes your skin look fresh and “plump” without the need for cosmetics. By the

way, if you hate the taste of water, squeeze some lemon juice in it. It will make drinking it a lot easier to do, and the more hydrated you are,

the more moisturize your skin will get. Your face will literally be glowing in a matter of days, all thanks to the "bittersweet" experience of lemons!