Contributed by Ashok Raj Khatri
Lemonade is one of the most quick and easy refreshing drinks that you can have in the summer. It’s made with a simple mixture of lemons, water and sugar. While making lemonade, make sure that you use fresh lemons or limes rather than artificial lemon syrup. It’s a low-calorie beverage which is rich in nutrients and vitamins.
Let’s look at some of the benefits: –
1. Keeps you Hydrated
Our body consists of 60% of water and to prevent dehydration we need to drink adequate amounts of water. According to research you have to drink at least 2 liters of water to keep yourself hydrated and adding lemon to the water enhances the taste of water and makes it tasty and easily consumable. This helps you to drink more water throughout the day.
2. Helps in digestion
Lemon juice is highly effective in fighting both indigestion and constipation. Drinking lemonade can give your digestive tract the extra assistance needed to break down the food you’ve consumed.
3. Strong immune System
Lemonade contains Vitamin C, which is an essential nutrient and it plays an important role in different aspects of health, but it’s most important attribute is its ability to boost your immunity system.
4. Prevents kidney stones
Lemon contains citric acid, which helps prevent kidney stones. Citric acid increases the urine volume and increases urine pH, creating a less favorable environment for kidney stone formation.
6. Helps in weight loss
According to research, lemons contain poly phenol antioxidants which may help with reducing weight gain. Another theory is that soluble pectin fiber in them expands in your stomach, helping you feel full for longer, thus helping in weight loss.
7. Skin care
Lemons contain vitamin C, which helps in reducing damage from the sun, skin wrinkling, acne and dark spots, also acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads.
8. Good for the heart
Research shows that eating fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C reduces risk of heart disease and stroke. Lemon being a rich source of vitamin C, provides about 31 mg of vitamin C, which is 51% of the reference daily intake. It also contains potassium which helps control high blood pressure, dizziness, and nausea. It provides a soothing sensation to both the mind and body, which is helpful for people suffering from heart problems.
How to make Lemonade
Ingredients: –
1 lemon
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of sugar
Process: –
1) Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the lemon through a strainer into a cup.
2) Combine sugar with lemon juice. Add water and ice according to preference.
