Lemon Water!

When you wake up in the morning, what's the first thing you do?

A. Hop into the shower.

B. Wake up your kids

C. Walk your dog.

D. Drink a glass of water/tea.

Well I'm letting you know today that making a glass of warm lemon water when you wake up is one of the most easiest health habits you can do. 

Ew, but aren't lemons sour?

Lemons are one of nature's greatest fruit given to us. A glass of lemon juice contains less than 25 calories. So that is much less than those Crystal Light packages that do us more harm than good, or even a pop in the morning. 

Why lemons you ask?

Lemons are a high source of Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and pectin fiber. Lemon helps maintain your immune system, therefore helping you whenever those icky colds and nasty infections come around. Plus, the warm lemon water works wonders for people with heart problems, owing it's high levels of potassium. So keep on reading to find out more of the powerful warm lemon water!

How to Prepare Warm Lemon Water.

Needed: 

• 1 small lemon, or 1/2 large lemon
• 12 oz of purified water (preferably reverse osmosis, alkaline, or distilled)
• kettle, or anything that can make your water hot
• a glass

Instructions:

1. Upon waking up, head over to the kitchen and get all your ingredients out and ready.
2. Pour in about 8 oz of water, little less or more, into the kettle and turn it onto high.
3. In your glass, pour in the remaining water and squeeze in the lemon juice. (The reason you have water with lemon separately first is so the enzymes will be protected from the hot water)
4. When the water begins to boil, pour it into the glass
5. DONE! Now enjoy your warm lemon water!!

Health Benefits of Lemon Water

• It helps balance pH levels in the body. 
• Having warm lemon water early flushes out the body of toxins.
• It aids digestion and promotes the production of bile.
• It helps reduce pain and inflammation in the knees and joints as it dissolves uric acid. 
• It helps cure the common cold.
• It helps maintain the health of eyes, and helps fight against eye problems.
• It can help relieve indigestion and gas build up.
• Lemon juice helps replenish salts after a strenuous workout. 
• It helps purify the blood.
• Lemon water helps your skin tremendously and prevents formation of wrinkles and acne. 
• There are many, many more benefits of lemon water! Just take some time to read upon more. 

Sources: Food Matters, Underground Health

High 5 Friday!

We have reached the end of this week! Scary thing is, next week is the end of the month. ALREADY?! Time is going by toooo quick. 

Today is my first High 5 Friday, where I will talk about 5 products, places, things to do, recipes, or anything that are awesome. Hope you enjoy it!

High 5 Friday!

1. Alkaline Water

How many of you have heard about Alkaline water? This kind of water has a pH that is basic and can be able to help bring your body's acidity down. There has been studies going on, but further is needed however, that have said that since the pH is higher there may be many benefits from consuming alkaline water. "...Proponents say that it can neutralize acid in your bloodstream, boost your metabolism, and help your body absorb nutrients more easily." (source) 

The alkaline water I consume on a daily basis is known as Essentia. The thing I really enjoyed about purchasing and consuming this water is that I can trust their process. It is a 3 step process that includes purification and reverse osmosis (yay for no fluoride!), adds electrolytes, and ionizes the water making it from acidic to alkaline! Try it out for yourself and share your experience!

2. Hemp Oil

I recently purchased hemp oil to add into my smoothies and I was let down! It contains 75% to 80% of polyunsaturated fats (the good fats) and has a perfectly balanced ratio of 3:1 of Omega 6 to Omega 3. Hemp oil DOES NOT make you high. It is a really simple and easy to use oil that can be incorporated in your daily life.

3. March Against Monsanto

Monsanto, the evil empire who wants to has taken control of most of our food consumption. As many of you know, we choose to purchase Organic and Non- GMO (non genetically modified organism) foods. Genetically modified foods are a result of Monsanto's "efficient way" to produce more food at a lower cost. However it is not as helpful as it seems. I will talk more about Monsanto and GMO's later on.

Have No FEAR! Together as parents, coworkers, neighbors, and the general public have the chance to have our voice heard Saturday, May 24, worldwide. Protestors will unite and walk down streets holding signs, chanting for those who have no idea what lurks in the food industry. Join the cause now!!!! http://www.march-against-monsanto.com/

4. Steal of the Week

Yesterday I got lucky and bought some rubbermaid containers at HALF OFF! I bought a set of 30 pieces, 15 containers with lids, for $6.98!! That is a steal! The awesome thing about them is they are a pretty teal color and the lids snap to underneath the container so you won't lose them. Get rid of that clutter!!!

5. My 5k Training

I am starting my 5k Training for the 5k Foam Fest in September! I am so excited and lucky to have a chance and participate for Sweat Pink and blog about the experience! More updates coming soon!