10 Reasons why I drink lemon juice and water in the morning

I drink a glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice in warm water every morning, here's why I do it.

1. Miranda Kerr is reported to do it, and she is a supermodel, is engaged to Orlando Bloom (swoon) and she is from Australia. Ok not really the most inspiring reason in the world, but it works for me, I mean just look at her.
2. Foods that taste sour stimulate liver function. Lemon juice in warm water is a good cleansing drink for the liver. Which means it helps to purify the blood.
3. The vitamin c in lemons helps to maintain the immune system. Good news for working in the office when your colleagues come to work with the dreaded lurgy bug.
4. Lemon juice is high in antioxidants, which means it works from the inside and makes your skin look more healthy on the outside.
5. Lemon juice stimulates the appetite. It helps me to eat breakfast, as I’m not naturally hungry at 6 in the morning, but after my glass of hot water and lemon I’m ready for anything, bring it on porridge.
6. I find if I have breakfast, I’m not looking for sugary snacks at 10am.
7. Every book I’ve read on the subject of healthy eating and living mentions drinking lemon juice at some point of the day, every day.
8. It is better for you than tea
9. It helps to keep the weight off – hello mashed potato and ricotta cheesecake
10. Lemon juice is high in potassium, which helps to relax the body and reduce mental stress and tension.

To make up a glass, I take the juice of half a lemon in a 250ml glass add some cold water and top up with boiled water from the kettle. Especially in winter time, I make sure the water isn't too cold, or I shiver for the rest of the day.