Unless you live under a rock I’m sure you’ve heard of this one.

WHY?

It alkalizes your body. Diseases thrive in acidic environments. The more alkalized foods you eat, the less likely you are to get sick.

Other benefits include:

·       Dose of Vitamin C – helps build collagen aka the holy grail of anti-aging and anti-wrinkle

·       Flush your body with minerals first thing after sleeping

HOW? 

In case you’re unfamiliar with this term, every food is either acidic or basic on the PH scale. Basic foods alkalize your body and acidic foods acidify your body (shocker). You might wonder how a citrus fruit could alkalize your body? In his book, the Alkaline Recipe Book, Ross Bridgeford explains:

“It is basically about what effect the food has on the body once consumed rather than it’s acidity or alkalinity in its natural state. Lemons, while containing citric acid have a very high content of the strongly alkaline minerals potassium, magnesium and sodium. These minerals have a very alkalis-ing effect on the body.”

TIP: Roll your lemons on a counter with your palm before cutting them. This will help release the juice inside!

 Note: there are various theories on the effect of food alkalizing the body.  I have personally felt positive side effects from eating alkalizing foods. Peer reviewed article on alkalinity and diet here.