Drinking a glass of water with a dash of fresh lemon in the morning is said to help you live a healthier life. The lemon is acidic, but it works against hyperacidity in the body.
Vitamin C also calms the walls of the arteries, which in turn prevents vascular calcification. There is no single miracle cure for good health. Experts recommend a balanced diet, exercise, little stress and enough sleep. The acid in the fruit can attack tooth enamel, according to some experts. But lemon water every morning for breakfast certainly can't hurt, says Dietrich Grönemeyer, a renowned doctor and best-selling author from Kassel, Germany. The fruit also contains a lot of vitamin C, which helps against colds and prevents cancer, he says. But as with everything, lemon water should be enjoyed in moderation, he adds. It should be drunk before breakfast – or before all other meals, as this means you don’t eat as much.