Some people may drink lemon with water simply for taste. However, a combination of lemon and water can offer a variety of health benefits. Lemon water can lend a helping hand in weight loss and healthy digestion. It's also a natural soother for the throat and can aid in problems with the skin such as burns.
Nutrients
One benefit offered by a lemon and water beverage is that it is low in calories and provides nutrients: Lemons are naturally high in citric acid and vitamins, as well as calcium, potassium, phosphorous and magnesium. Lemon juice is a food that contains one of the highest amounts of vitamin C.
Stomach Relief
According to the Waldo County General Hospital website, lemon combined with hot water may relieve problems dealing with the stomach, including heartburn, nausea and bloating.
Skin
Lemon water can work as a natural skin aid by cooling your skin if you're suffering from burns. It can also make your skin appear more youthful if you drink lemon water often and can possibly aid in the fading of scars if applied to burns.
Digestion
In 2007, the author of "The Lemon Juice Diet," Theresa Cheung, announced on Mail Online that lemon juice and the peels of lemons can aid in the maintenance of a healthy digestive system. You can try adding lemon with water for a drink rich in citric acid. The acid itself will promote secretion of juices within the stomach, thus boosting digestion. This helps to remove toxins and waste leftover in the intestines.
Metabolism
Digestion also ties into your metabolism. Both digestion and metabolism, and therefore your weight, can benefit from lemon water. According to Cheung, poor digestion can cause your body to stop getting much needed nutrients required for fat burning. For digestion stimulation and a possible metabolism boost, drink a cup of warm water with lemon in the morning.
Throat Soother
The Waldo County General Hospital website recommends that for problems in the throat -- sore throat or tonsillitis -- you can gargle lemon juice and water, providing that you combine an equal amount of both the water and lemon juice.
Blood Pressure
The Waldo County General Hospital explains consuming foods with large amounts of potassium may prevent hypertension, or high blood pressure. Because lemons are naturally rich in potassium, drinking water with lemon juice can defend against high blood pressure.
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