Do You Add Lemon to Your Water in the Morning?

If so – great! It helps balance your plasma glucose (pg) levels, it hydrates your body, its high in vitamin C and it also kick starts your metabolism. But how much is too much and can it erode your teeth? In this Q&A, Susie answers a reader's concern about how much lemon she should consume per day and offers her expert advice on what she should do to avoid erosion.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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