Rise and Shine. Did you know that from 4am to 12pm your body's natural cycle is in cleansing and elimination mode? Why not support your body by taking a few extra minutes to sip warm lemon water before breakfast?
During nighttime sleep the body performs a natural detox cycle. Drinking lukewarm water upon waking will stimulate your gastrointestinal tract while lemon loosens toxins and alkalizes the body.
If you're not easily impressed...
Lemons purify the blood, which helps keep the skin clear. Lemons are also full of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamin C. Vitamin C is a necessary component of collagen production. The skin has collagen to thank for it's strength, elasticity and ultimately, wrinkle free smoothness. Shout out to the antioxidants that help keep it that way; by fighting collagen damaging free radicals.
Directions:
-Using kettle, heat water to lukewarm temperature and pour into mug.
-Add juice from half a lemon (we love meyer lemons because they are especially juicy and sweet).
Photo: Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Vogue Paris September 2008
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