What can we drink daily to stay healthy? In fact, a glass of lemonade can do it. Lemons are highly nutritious fruits. They are rich in citric acid, they’re known as "citric acid warehouses". In addition to sugars, the main nutrients in lemon also include calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, niacin, and others.


Wash lemons thoroughly and put them into the refrigerator for 2 hours, take then out and slice them into pieces, put them into a closed container, add honey, and cold boiled water to submerge the lemon slices, cover the container and put it back in the refrigerator. The next day, take out 2 slices and brew them with warm boiled water, which can stimulate the rich vitamin C in lemon.


Six effects of lemonade


1. Improve immunity


Lemonade is rich in vitamin C, which helps to build the immune system. Experts say lemonade can also help the body absorb iron because vitamin C can increase the bioavailability of nonheme iron by four times.


2. Promote wound healing


Vitamin C is one of the important nutrients to promote wound healing and maintain the health of bone, tissue, and cartilage; It also helps to neutralize free radicals and inhibit inflammation in the body.


3. Help digestion


Lemonade can help the liver secrete bile, thus helping digestion. At the same time, it can also reduce discomfort symptoms such as heartburn and constipation.


4. Diuretic effect


Lemon has a good diuretic effect. It can excrete toxins from the body through urine and ensure the health of urinary system organs.


5. Skin beautifying effect


Vitamin C in lemonade can drive rid your blood of toxins, make your skin smooth and tender, and reduce wrinkles.


6. Fresh breath


Citric acid can remove bacteria in the mouth and relieve oral discomfort and smells caused by toothache and periodontitis.