LEMONS!
Let’s start the day off with a large glass of water first thing, before anything else. Except brushing your teeth. Something you want to be aware of if you are adding lemon brush your teeth first! Lemon water can soften the enamel of your teeth temporarily, so you don’t want to follow it with brushing.
Drink lemon water, squeeze lemon juice over salads, or add zest or juice to meals. Lemon water can quench your thirst like no other flavored drink out there, something much appreciated especially in the hot summer months.
But there’s a downside we often forget to mention when it comes to drinking lemon water and it’s no slouch…
Lemon Water’s Can Affect On Your Teeth, so be mindful of the Tips Below.
All citrus fruits, due to their acids, can damage your teeth. This is especially true for lemons. They contain high amounts of citric acid that quickly wears away at the enamel of your teeth.
Enamel is hard to grow back and once it’s severely damaged, it can even be irreparable. Wait! Don’t give up on lemon water just yet. Despite the potential for harmful effects, there are things you can do to prevent damage. Here are a few:
- Try cold lemon water instead of warm lemon water. This will reduce the amount of available acid that can touch your teeth.
- Don’t brush your teeth immediately after drinking lemon water. This will wear away the enamel even more as the citric acid is still fresh on your teeth. Before you do brush, rinse your mouth with water.
- Drink lemon water carefully so that it does not touch your teeth or drink with a straw so that it bypasses your teeth.
- Try lemon essential oil instead. It has all the benefits, but the oil is made from the lemon peel not the fruit. This makes it healthier for your teeth! 1 -2 drops in a glass of water is perfect!
Here is a yummy and healthy snack or dessert using fresh squeezed lemon juice!
Strawberry Lemon Sorbet! YUMMM!
1 cup frozen organic strawberries
Juice from 1/2 to 1 lemon (depending on tartness)
Water enough to blend
Place strawberries and lemon juice in blender and blend on high drizzling in water until desired consistency. Scoop into a bowl and enjoy!
You can also try it with lime juice or other frozen berry combinations.