摘錄：維他命C就像是我們免疫系統(tǒng)的鏈接導(dǎo)線，而檸檬汁里含有大量的維他命C。當(dāng)你壓力很大的時(shí)候，體內(nèi)維他命C的值就會率先暴跌。這就是在你感覺壓力大的時(shí)候，專家推薦你使用維他命C的原因。

　　雙語勵(lì)志美文：檸檬水的11個(gè)好處

　　I was first introduced to the concept of lemon water when I started doing yoga. An avid drinker (of water!), it was refreshing to learn a new spin on an old favorite. When I started having a glass of lemon water every morning, it was after learning only two of the benefits of lemon water.

　　開始練瑜伽時(shí)，我還是第一次引入檸檬水的概念，一些喜歡喝水的人可以試試新口味啦。當(dāng)我知道喝檸檬水有兩大益處的時(shí)候，我就開始每天早上都喝一杯檸檬水了。

　　Why lemons?

　　為什么是檸檬呢?

　　Lemons are packed like a clown car with nutrients, including vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. (Fun fact: they contain more potassium than apples or grapes!)

　　檸檬就像一輛裝滿了營養(yǎng)的卡車，包括維他命C,復(fù)合B族維生素，鈣、鐵、鎂、鉀和纖維(更有趣的是：其中檸檬含的的鉀元素比蘋果和葡萄的還多)

　　Because of how hard lemon juice can be on the enamel of your teeth, it’s important to dilute it with water of any temperature (though lukewarm is recommended). Drink it first thing in the morning, and wait 15 to 30 minutes to have breakfast. This will help you fully receive the benefits of lemon water, which are listed below.

　　由于檸檬汁會在牙齒上形成琺瑯質(zhì)，用各種溫度的水沖兌就顯得尤為重要了(推薦有一點(diǎn)溫度的)，早上起床后的第一件事就是喝檸檬水，15分鐘到30分鐘后才吃早餐。這有助于你充分吸收檸檬水中的營養(yǎng)。下面列出了檸檬水的一些益處：

　　1. Gives your immune system a boost

　　1.增強(qiáng)免疫系統(tǒng)

　　Vitamin C is like our immune system’s jumper cables, and lemon juice is full of it. The level of vitamin C in your system is one of the first things to plummet when you’re stressed, which is why experts recommended popping extra vitamin C during especially stressful days.

　　維他命C就像是我們免疫系統(tǒng)的鏈接導(dǎo)線，而檸檬汁里含有大量的維他命C。當(dāng)你壓力很大的時(shí)候，體內(nèi)維他命C的值就會率先暴跌。這就是在你感覺壓力大的時(shí)候，專家推薦你使用維他命C的原因。

　　2. Excellent source of potassium

　　2.補(bǔ)充鉀元素

　　As already mentioned, lemons are high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function.

　　正如上面所提到的那樣，檸檬里含有很高的鉀元素，鉀元素對保持心臟健康有益，同時(shí)又有益于頭腦和神經(jīng)系統(tǒng)。

　　3. Aids digestion

　　3.幫助消化

　　Lemon juice not only encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract, it helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, burping, and bloating.

　　檸檬汁不僅能通過排出消化道毒素來保健消化系統(tǒng)，還能減輕消化不良的狀況，比如胃灼熱、打嗝或者脹氣。

　　4. Cleanses your system

　　4. 清潔系統(tǒng)

　　It helps flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver.

　　通過刺激肝臟提高酶的作用，從而將體內(nèi)的毒素排出體外。

　　5. Freshens your breath

　　5. 清潔呼吸系統(tǒng)

　　It also helps relieve toothaches and gingivitis. Because the citric acid can erode tooth enamel, either hold off on brushing your teeth after drinking lemon water or brush your teeth before drinking it.

　　它還有助于緩解牙痛和齒齦炎。檸檬酸可以腐蝕牙釉質(zhì)，所以要么在喝了檸檬水之后稍停片刻再刷牙，要么先刷牙再喝檸檬水。

　　6. Keeps your skin blemish-free

　　6. 祛除皮膚上的斑點(diǎn)

　　The antioxidants in lemon juice help to not only decrease blemishes, but wrinkles too! It can also be applied to scars and age spots to reduce their appearance, and because it’s detoxifying your blood, it will maintain your skin’s radiance.

　　檸檬汁中的抗氧化劑不僅可以祛除斑點(diǎn)，還可以去皺。它可以用來減少臉上的疤痕和老年斑。由于它還可以凈化血液，所以又可以讓皮膚有光澤。

　　7. Helps you lose weight

　　7. 減肥

　　Lemons contain pectin fiber, which assists in fighting hunger cravings.

　　檸檬富含果膠纖維，它又可以抵抗饑餓。

　　8. Reduces inflammation

　　8. 減少炎癥

　　If you drink lemon water on a regular basis, it will decrease the acidity in your body, which is where disease states occur. It removes uric acid in your joints, which is one of the main causes of inflammation.

　　如果你喝檸檬水很有規(guī)律，則可以降低身體的酸度，減少疾病發(fā)生。它移除藏在關(guān)節(jié)處的尿酸，尿酸是炎癥產(chǎn)生的主要原因。

　　9. Gives you an energy boost

　　9. 提供能量

　　Lemon juice provides your body with energy when it enters your digestive tract, and it also helps reduce anxiety and depression. (Even the scent of lemons has a calming effect on your nervous system!)

　　檸檬汁進(jìn)入消化道的時(shí)候可以給身體提供能量，也可以降低焦慮感和抑郁感(檸檬香有鎮(zhèn)定神經(jīng)系統(tǒng)的作用)

　　10. Helps to cut out caffeine

　　10. 減少咖啡因

　　I didn’t believe this until I tried it, but replacing my morning coffee with a cup of hot lemon water has really done wonders! I feel refreshed, and no longer have to deal with that pesky afternoon crash. Plus, my nerves are thankful.

　　直到我自己試過我才相信，不可思議的是，早上一杯熱檸檬水可以代替咖啡。我覺得神清氣爽，直到下午也不會有快崩潰的感覺。我自己都覺得很欣慰。

　　Warm lemon water is the most effective way to diminish viral infections and their subsequent sore throats. Plus, with the lemon juice also boosting your immune system, you’ll simultaneously fight off the infection completely.

　　溫檸檬水對降低病毒性感染和隨后的喉嚨疼都是非常有效的。另外檸檬汁也還可以增強(qiáng)你的免疫系統(tǒng)，你也就可以同時(shí)抵抗感染源。

　　How much?

　　喝多少?

　　For those who weigh less than 150 pounds, squeeze half a lemon’s worth of juice into a glass of water. If over 150 pounds, use an entire lemon’s juice. You can of course dilute the lemon juice more, depending on your personal taste.

　　對于體重不足150磅的，半個(gè)檸檬榨汁兌上一杯水就可以了。如果體重超過150磅，就用一整個(gè)檸檬。你也可以根據(jù)自己的口味把檸檬汁沖兌的淡一點(diǎn)兒。