The benefits of lemon water are seemingly endless. Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, and lemon water helps flush out toxins from your body, aids digestion, maintain the pH levels in the body, replenish body salts, gives you an energy boost… the list goes on.
Packed with goodness, make it a point to start adding more lemon in your diet. This lemon and mint infused water recipe is a good start:
Ingredients
Juice of one lemon
2 lemons, thinly sliced
2-3 sprigs of mint, slightly bruised
2 quarts water
Directions
Add lemon juice and sliced lemons to 2 quarts of water. Place in fridge for 1-2 hours to allow lemon slices to infuse. Add mint shortly before consuming to prevent the lemon flavor from overpowering.
