Beverages

What is lemon water with peppermint good for?

By Eloísa Carmona - 2021-02-25T14:07:32Z
Fresh waters are very popular in Mexico, and they come in all the fruits you can imagine, and even some you can’t, like avocado water; some help us fend off colds, others help us feel light, and some more, simply to enjoy.The combinations are endless, and it’s likely you’ve already tried many, like lemon with peppermint, but do you know what it’s good for?Benefits of lemon water with peppermintPeppermint and lemon juice are known for their digestive aid effect, making it a good way to relieve stomach discomfort, and this fresh water also serves as an excellent option to replace sugary sodas.On its part, lemon is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and various nutrients responsible for health benefits, such as heart health, weight control, and digestive health. One of its most beneficial properties is that it can help prevent kidney stones, which are small lumps that form when waste products crystallize and accumulate in the kidneys.The way lemon helps is that its citric acid content increases urine volume and urine pH, creating a less favorable environment for the formation of kidney stones.As for peppermint, it is also good for digestion and is commonly used to help relieve symptoms of indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and gas.In fact, the compound carvone, which is naturally found in peppermint, has been shown to strongly inhibit muscle contractions in the digestive tract, which may explain how this herb helps relieve digestive disorders.So adding it to your lemon water will be a great way to take care of your digestion while refreshing yourself and enjoying other benefits, such as its antioxidant content, in addition to the fact that two tablespoons (about 11 grams) of peppermint also provide 2% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, another powerful antioxidant.