The first thing that comes to mind at the mention of lemon – this perhaps the most popular citrus fruit – is its rich content of vitamin C. Do we feel a slight physical discomfort and suspected cold or flu, almost all of us make herbal tea with honey and lemon. And do we know what the benefits of lemon juice are for cleansing and detoxifying our body? Spring will soon replace the cold and wet winter, and our body will be crying out for cleansing.
Lemon juice contains about 6% citric acid, which supports both the production of digestive juices and the process of digestion in general. It accelerates the cleansing of the large intestine, and helps with the daily elimination of toxins from the small intestine. Lemons are known as an "anionic food," meaning they contain a higher amount of negative than positive ions. Anionic foods stimulate the production and work of anionic fluids - saliva, gastric and bile juices.
The natural antiseptic properties of lemon juice stimulate the removal of toxins from the liver and bile, and its ability to activate intestinal peristalsis and improve metabolism make it one of the most the effective and pure natural remedies for the gastrointestinal tract.
The strong diuretic action of lemon juice has been proven. This is another way to detoxify the body - protecting the kidneys from stone formation and cleaning the urinary tract.
Taking a large glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon in the morning on an empty stomach leads to sweating and discharge of toxins through the sweat glands.
Lymph is a fluid that surrounds all cells in the human body. For the good functioning of our organs, it is of great importance to provide them with a "clean environment". A proven effective way to cleanse the lymphatic system is through a mixture of grapefruit, orange and lemon juice. We should not ignore the fact that the correct outflow of lymphatic fluid is a condition not only for preventing the formation of cellulite, but also for the normal functions of the body as a whole.
