Day 3 Lemon water, Postum, and Cafe Rio

February 22 

6:15 water, drove Leah to school 

7:30 Lemon water
Shell got me started on this again.  Squeeze a half a lemon from my tree into 10 oz warm water.  Add stevia if you want.  Many health benefits (see below). Totally curbs my craving for Carnation Instant Breakfast, if nothing else.

9:00 fried egg on 1/2 Ezekiel English muffin
1 cup hot milk + pero & postum  It was cold this morning so I wanted a warm drink and this really hit the spot.

11:15 1/2 banana, handful raw almonds

1:15
Roasted veggies and sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, baby bell peppers and tomatoes
Quinoa & brown rice, black beans

5:30 1 grapefruit from my neighbor's tree (wow so good), spoonful of peanut butter

8:15 Cafe Rio tostada w/ shredded chicken, rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, cilantro (no tostada shell, tortilla strips, or dressing), Diet Coke

I grew up on these drinks.  Lots of Sunday evenings, hours after a big dinner,
we'd eat cheese and jam on toast and drink hot Postum or Pero.
 I like them mixed in hot milk.

Lunch

Our lemon tree is having its best year ever.  yay

16 Health Benefits Of Drinking Warm Lemon Water

from: http://www.foodmatters.com/article/cheers-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water

1. Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies
2.  Lemons contain pectin fibre which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial 
3.  It balances to maintain the pH levels in the body 
4. Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins 
5. It aids digestion and encourages the production of bile 
6.  It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium 
7.  It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases 
8.  It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid 
9.  It helps cure the common cold 
10. The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells 
11.  It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute 
12. It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver In case of a heartburn, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief
13. It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne 
14. It helps maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye problems 
15. Aids in the production of digestive juices 
16.  Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session

Packed with all the goodness, make it a point to begin your day with a glass of warm lemon water. Its cleansing and healing effects will have positive effects on your health in the long run. However, it is very important to note that when lemon juice  comes directly in contact with the teeth, can ruin the enamel on the teeth. Hence, it is advised to consume it diluted and also rinse your mouth thoroughly after drinking lemon juice.

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