10 ReasonsLemon Juice

Is a Superfood

1 Prevent kidney stones

Drinking one half-cup of lemon juice every day raises citrate levels in the urine.

Studies have shown that this could protect against calcium stones in the kidney.

2 Soothe a sore throat

Mixing lemon juice with honey can help alleviate the discomfort that comes from

a nasty sore throat.

3 Support weight loss

Beyond the old notion that the Master Cleanse was the only way lemons could help you lose weight, new studies have shown the ways lemon juice

supports your goals. Lemon juice contains pectin, a soluble fiber that has been shown to 

aid in weight-loss struggles.

4 Start your day right

Leave caffeinated drinks behind, and start your day off with hot water and fresh

lemon juice to stimulate your digestive track and add vitamin C.

5 Stop an itch

When it comes to poison ivy or insect bites, the combination of lemon juice and cornstarch 

can help relieve some of the sting.

6 Aids in digestion

Even Dr. Oz is a big believer in the power of lemon juice for weight loss. He suggests drinking a mixture of lemon juice and flaxseeds in order to

eliminate waste more quickly from your body.

7 Anticancer properties

Studies have supported the anticancer activity of citrus liminoids, compounds that protect

your cells from damage that can lead to the formation of cancer cells.

8 Potassium power

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.

9 Bring down a fever

Forget the days of starving a fever! When your temperature goes up, drinking a 

lemon juice mixture can help bring your fever down faster.

10 Balance pH

While lemons may seem quite acidic, they're a surprisingly good source of an alkaline food 

that can help balance your body's pH.