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Food Cures You Might Not Be Aware of (Part Two)

Food cures can extend beyond food to the liquids we consume on a regular basis as well. Water for example is a staple of life that many people do not drink enough of. Soda pop, chocolate milk and iced tea may taste better but these drinks are full of caffeine and are also fattening whereas water boosts a tremendous number of benefits to health and well being.

Drinking eight glasses of water every day can help to encourage weight loss although that alone will not cause the pounds to melt away. Water is refreshing to the body and it helps to flush out the system by taking away all of the waste and toxins by way of the blood stream. In case you are not aware of this, the body is composed of 75 percent of water and water is something you cannot survive without. You can live for days and weeks and even months without food but without drinking water you would perish before too long.

Water is extremely important for the kidneys and it keeps them hydrated so they work to their optimum best. The more water you consume the less chance that you will develop kidney stones. Besides its many benefits to health, water encourages vibrant, healthy skin and helps to prevent skin that is excessively dry or itchy. If you find water boring to drink then jazz it up by squeezing some fresh lemon into it or adding a pinch of lemon juice. Drinking it cold with or without ice cubes tend to make it more pleasant to the taste buds then drinking water at room temperature. Try it both ways and then you be the judge.

Speaking of lemon juice, be aware that all fruits boost benefits to health while the citrus fruits tends to be composed of the highest degree of benefits. Lemons are very beneficial to health and so is lemon juice. Lemon juice has the same benefits to health as does lemons that that are purchased in the produce department and then are fresh squeezed at home. Lemons and lemon juice are very high in vitamin C content and they are very effective at protecting the body against many different kinds of bacteria and germs.

There is a great deal of citric acid in lemon juice, which is effective in fighting off colds and the flu. Both lemons and lemon juice are full of antioxidants and lemon juice in particular acts as a stimulant to the liver and is helpful fro those individuals who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Lemon juice can also help alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea and constipation and decrease the occurrence of both conditions. Heartburn can be relieved by way of the consumption of lemon juice and lemon juice cuts down on the incidence of bloating and gas pains due to indigestion or other causes.

When diluted with water lemon juice is very nutritious for women who are pregnant as it helps to support the growth of bones in a developing fetus. Lemon juice is also made up of potassium and potassium is good for both the cells of the nervous system and the brain. Lemons also contain the mineral calcium, which is good news for both teeth and bones. Lemons also contain magnesium, which is useful in treating conditions such as colds, asthma, fever and scurvy.