Honey Lemon Water

Helps keep constipation at bay: Warm water with lemon and honey, when had in the morning, stimulates the digestive system, helps produce intestinal mucus, hydrates the colon and infuses water into dried stool — a common reason for constipation. Apart from that the warm water helps kick start bowel movements, aiding in regular and constipation free motions.

Hastens the process of weight loss:  Apart from cleansing your stomach, the lemon juice present in the mixture, goes a long way in helping you lose weight. Packed with a type of fiber called pectin, lemon helps make you feel full and keeps cravings at bay. The warm water, honey and lemon  also creates a more alkaline atmosphere in your stomach helping  you lose weight faster.  Honey is totally fat free and lemon is low in calories. Combination of lemon honey melts down the fatty deposits in the body.
Drinking a luke warm glass of water stirred with a teaspoon of honey after meals (especially with green tea) greatly aids in digestions which may also help promote weight loss.
Honey can be taken with lemon and cinnamon as well to further promote weight loss.


Aids in better digestion: Better digestion is essential for the proper functioning of your body, and this mixture is exactly what you need to keep your digestive tract in great condition. Each of the components of this drink aid in better digestion. Lemon helps your liver produce more bile which helps your digestive system breakdown complex foods better and utilise the essential components. Honey on the other hand has antibacterial properties that help thwart any infections you might have. Apart from that it also helps increase the production of mucous in your stomach which indirectly helps in flushing out toxins from your body.

Improves the functioning of the colon:  In Ayurveda it is believed that we tend to have a build up of toxins or ‘ama’ on the inner lining of our stomach, that is the treason for a number of ailments including cancer. This product of undigested food, intestinal cells and dead bacteria often coats the inner lining of our stomach and is thought to lead to diseases. By drinking lemon and honey mixed with warm water the walls of the intestine – especially the colon – get stimulated; leading to the expulsion of this ama. If understanding Ayurveda is not your thing, allopathy describes this mixture as a potent natural way to cleanse the colon, allowing it to function better by helping your body absorb nutrients, get rid of toxins, stay adequately hydrated and keep bloating at bay.

Helps cleanse the lymphatic system: According to experts, a dehydrated lymphatic system is one of the leading causes of illness. Lack of water and essential fluids in the lymphatic system can make you feel sluggish, fatigued, lead to constipation, disturbed sleep, high or low blood pressure, stress and an all-round lack in mental function. The benefit of drinking this mixture early in the morning is that it gives your lymphatic system a boost and helps hydrate the entire system.

Can give your energy levels a boost and improve your mood: Not a morning person? Well, this mixture can help beat that lethargy and fatigue you often feel every morning. How? Well, honey is an instant energy booster – minus the calories. Water helps clear your mind by providing fresh blood to your brain, and lemon activates your digestive system, getting to work properly and eliminating toxins that are often the reason for lethargy. Moreover the scent of lemon is known to be a natural relaxant and can help uplift your mood.

Aids in cleansing your urinary tract and acts as a diuretic: Honey is a very potent antibacterial agent, that has the capability to beat a number of common infections. When mixed with lemon and water – two agents that act as excellent diuretics (agents that flush out water from your body) – this concoction is the best way to cleanse your urinary tract.

Helps beat bad breath and improves oral health: The acidic nature of lemon combined with the innate properties of honey and water can help beat bad breath almost instantly. The lemon cleanses your mouth, activating your salivary glands and killing offensive bacteria. When added to honey and water, it helps wash down bacteria and degraded food that is usually present in your mouth and throat early in the morning. Another reason for bad breath is the formation of a white film on your tongue (mainly consisting of decaying food and bacteria), this effectively gets rid of that film making your breath fresh – naturally.

Can help give you a natural glow and clear skin: The benefits of lemon on your skin are aplenty, but apart from that, its cleansing action also helps in purifying your blood, also aiding in the production of new blood cells that acts as potent cleaning agents. The water and honey lend a unique restorative, antibacterial and collagen boosting properties to your skin as well.

Honey and lemon concoction can also help to cure cough, bronchitis and asthma: It acts as an expectorant and moves the phlegm out of the respiratory tract.

Honey and lemon face pack is very effective in lightening the skin tone: Mix equal quantities of honey and lemon juice and apply it all over the face. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash it off with cold water. This will not just lighten the skin tone, but will also keep the skin supple and glowing.

Honey and lemon can also treat blackheads: Cut a lime into two halves, add a dollop of honey onto one half and rub it on your skin emphasizing on affected spots, in circular motions for 10 minutes. Let it stay for 15 minutes and then wash it off.

Honey and lemon are also effective in treating wounds and insects bites: Both honey and lemon are natural antiseptics which heal minor wounds, prevent infections and expedite healing. Honey works mainly through its sugar content which kills microorganisms, while lemon prevents the dwelling of bacteria. Thus, drink lemon and honey tonic regularly if you suffer from wounds or infections.

Lemon stimulates the production of enzymes and digestive juices in the mucous membrane of the stomach, and enhancing the absorption of iron and calcium from foods and supplements.

Lemon juice can disinfect minor wounds or lesions in the mouth and throat, such as canker sores.

Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when your mind and body become stressed. As mentioned previously, lemons are chock full of vitamin C.

Since it is rich in vitamin C, it fights the free radicals in the body. Low levels of antioxidants, and especially of vitamin C, are connected with the increased risk of stroke and heart attack, because the free radicals oxidize the cholesterol, which is held in the walls of the blood vessels, resulting in clogged arteries.

Experts, who study cancer, have discovered that a chemical component in the lemon crust can prevent the development of cancer cells. In addition, they suggest that the same substance stimulates the liver to dissolve toxins, including the possible carcinogens. It is believed that the lemon activates the enzyme glutathione, which fights against carcinogens in the body.

Bananas aren't the only way to get a big helping of potassium in your system. In addition to vitamin C, lemons offer 80 milligrams of this mineral that helps your body stay strong and nimble.

Lemons are loaded with electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium, and most people don’t realize that this combination makes for the perfect DIY sports drink.   Tart cherry with lemon and honey, with this drink, you’ll get a healthy mix of electrolytes and carbohydrates as well as a natural muscle recovery aid thanks to the tart cherry.