Lemon: The lemon is a species of small evergreen tree. Citrus fruits like lemons are high in vitamin C, a primary antioxidant that helps protect cells from damaging free radicals. Vitamin C may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and lower blood pressure.
Vitamin C found in lemons may help reduce skin wrinkling, dry skin from aging, and damage from the sun. Some people drink lemon water as a daily morning laxative to help prevent constipation. Drinking warm or hot lemon water when you wake up may help get your digestive system moving.
Lemons can also be used to prepare lemon water which helps you stay hydrated and refresh in the scratching heat. Keep a pitcher of lemon water ready to drink throughout the day.
It also helps to freshen your breath. Lemon is thought to stimulate saliva and water also helps prevent a dry mouth, which can lead to bad breath caused by bacteria.