How To Lose Inches Off Your Waist - The Benefits of Water, Lemon Juice and Cayenne Pepper

A great tip on how to lose inches off your waist and add a zing to your morning is drink a glass of water with lemon juice and cayenne pepper upon waking and experience a healthier type of Eye Opener!

Years ago, as soon as I got out of bed, I started drinking this concoction soon discovered its many benefits. Just fill a glass with 12 - 16 oz filtered water, squeeze the juice out of half a lemon and add enough cayenne to feel the heat (1/4 -1/2 tsp).

Some of the many benefits of this drink, broken down per ingredient, are as follows:

Water. Hydration is vital for your health. If your urine is dark, you are thirsty, have dry skin and a slight headache than you are dehydrated. With your body being comprised of approximately 55 - 60% of water, dehydration has all sorts of ill effects. Drinking water in the morning will not only give you a head start on hydration, it flushes out your body, liver and kidneys, helps get rid of toxins and lubricates your digestive system.

Lemon Juice. According to WebMd, "lemon contains antioxidants called bioflavonoids. Researchers think these bioflavonoids are responsible for the health benefits." Some health benefits attributed to lemons include aid in infections, digestion, constipation, hair and skin care, high blood pressure, and, if your lost at sea, scurvy. Lemon juice also strengthens your immune system and cleanses your stomach.

Cayenne Pepper. Cayenne pepper, also known as Capsicum, red pepper or chili pepper, is an herb. It is used to flavor dishes and for medicinal purposes. Cayenne pepper is high in Vitamin A and also contains vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium and manganese. It is used to help in the treatment of high blood pressure, Cayenne pepper also increases metabolism, cleanse the body's arteries, reduces the presence of bad LDL cholesterol and has great effects on your cirulatory system.

An article titled Cayenne by the University of Maryland Medical Center, states "...studies show that taking capsaicin orally may increase the body's production of heat for a short time. It may also help to regulate blood sugar levels by affecting the breakdown of carbohydrates after a meal."

The Motivation Factor. Drinking water, cayenne pepper and lemon juice upon waking up increased my motivation for healthy living. By starting my day off with a nutritional positive, I found motivation to make the right decision rather than the wrong decision, carrots rather than cookies.

You may have heard about the Cayenne Pepper Water Lemon Maple Syrup Drink, The Master Cleanse, Maple Syrup Diet, etc. which was created by Stanley Burroughs back in the 40's. I am not promoting nor condoning this detox program. I certainly would not recommend consuming this concoction as the only source nutrition to meet your daily requirements. For, a temporary detox, it may be great. I haven't tried it, so I rather not comment.

Conclusion.I have experienced wonderful benefits from drinking water, lemon juice and cayenne pepper each morning. I believe it has helped me in my weight loss, gains in physical fitness and increased motivation.