The combination of lemon and mint is a boon in summer! From body detox to weight loss, know its 7 magical benefits:

New Delhi: As soon as the heat starts in the entire country including North India, the body starts looking for coolness and freshness. In such a situation, whenever it comes to detoxing the body or protecting from the scorching sun, the combination of lemon and mint comes at the top of the list. In Ayurveda, this combination is considered a powerhouse of health. Vitamin C rich lemon and natural cooling mint not only quench thirst but also have the ability to eliminate many diseases of the body. Ayurvedic expert Dr. Chanchal Sharma (Director, Asha Ayurveda) has shared many surprising benefits of this unique combination.

Panacea for digestive system

Stomach problems are common in today’s deteriorating lifestyle. According to Dr. Chanchal Sharma, lemon activates the digestive juices in the body, due to which food gets digested faster. At the same time, the elements present in mint provide immediate relief from problems like indigestion, acidity and gas. According to experts, drinking lukewarm water mixed with lemon juice and mint leaves every morning on an empty stomach can make your digestive system as strong as iron.

Body detox and liver cleanse

Toxins accumulated in the body are the root of many diseases. Regular consumption of lemon and mint speeds up the process of ‘detoxification’. This combination enhances liver function and helps in purifying the blood. In Ayurveda, it has been described as the best and natural remedy for internal purification of the body.

Helpful in rapid weight loss

Lemon-mint acts as a ‘fat cutter’ drink for people troubled by increasing weight. Consuming it speeds up the body’s metabolism, which makes it easier to burn calories. This drink controls appetite, thereby preventing you from overeating. If you include this natural drink with exercise, the stubborn fat starts melting very quickly.

There will be ‘natural glow’ on the skin and relief from acne.

Instead of expensive beauty products, consumption of lemon-mint can give you inner glow. Vitamin C of lemon reduces skin blemishes and antioxidants make the skin clear. Mint gives natural coolness to the skin, which reduces the problem of pimples and acne and gives a refreshing glow to the face.

Immunity booster and breath freshness

Consumption of lemon-mint is very beneficial to avoid frequent cold and cough during changing seasons. It increases immunity tremendously. Apart from this, mint is a natural mouth freshener for those who have the problem of bad breath. It eliminates the bacteria in the mouth and makes you feel fresh throughout the day.

How to use it properly?

It is very easy to include lemon and mint in your diet. Squeeze half a lemon in a glass of water and crush 5-6 mint leaves and add it. You can drink it throughout the day as ‘detox water’. Apart from this, in summers, lemon-mint chutney or its dressing in salad is also a great way to cool the stomach.