What do you drink first thing in the morning? If it doesn't involve water and a lemon you might be missing out on some pretty fantastic benefits for your health. "Drinking water with lemon anytime of the day can help you get and keep better health," registered dietitian¹ Ashley Koff, RD, told INSIDER.

你在早晨想到的第一件事是什么？如果没想到水和柠檬，那么你可能错过了一些非常神奇的健康益处。"任何时候喝柠檬水都能让你更健康，"注册营养师阿什利·科夫对INSIDER杂志说道。

Water is helpful because it brings nutrients² into the cells and it also helps remove waste products from the body. Koff explained that adding lemon (juice) will make the water more "alkaline-forming." This can be helpful for the digestive tract³ because it creates a nicer home for good bacteria.

水有益人体健康，因为水能将营养物质带入细胞，而且还能帮助身体排出废弃物。科夫解释道，加柠檬（汁）能让水变得更加"碱性。"由于柠檬水为有益细菌创造了更好的环境，因此能为消化道带来益处。

"The lemon triggers the release of sodium⁴ bicarb (alkaline part) into the small intestine⁵, and this can help relieve indigestion," said Koff. Stephanie Ferrari, RDN, told INSIDER there's no reason not to drink lemon water. "It helps keep you hydrated and thus improves muscle function and digestion⁶. It may also aid in weight loss."

"柠檬引发碳酸氢钠（碱性部分）释放到小肠，从而有助于缓解消化不良。"科夫说道。注册膳食营养师史蒂芬妮·费拉里对INSIDER杂志说道，没有不喝柠檬水的理由。"柠檬水有助于你保持水分、改善肌肉功能、促进消化。而且或能帮助减肥。"

She explained that the bitter flavor of the lemon is thought to increase bile production and flow.

她解释，人们认为柠檬的苦味能增加胆汁的分泌和流动。

What's so special about lemons?

柠檬有什么特别之处？

Well, not only do they taste good with pretty much everything, lemons are also a great source of vitamin C, polyphenols, and antioxidants. Plus, the powerful antioxidants found in vitamin c help fight the damage caused by free radicals⁷.

额，柠檬几乎能和任何食物搭配，而且口感都很好，同时，柠檬还是维生素C、多酚、和抗氧化剂的重要来源。此外，维C中的强抗氧化剂能抵抗自由基带来的伤害。

Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning gives your body the antioxidants it needs to rejuvenate⁸ your skin and keep it looking fresh.

早晨一起来就喝柠檬水有助于提供身体所需的抗氧化剂，让你的肌肤焕发活力、气色更好。

Why should you drink lemon water in the morning?

为什么应该在早晨喝柠檬水？

If lemon water is good for you anytime of the day, what makes the morning so important? "The benefits of drinking lemon water in the morning may be more related to drinking water than the lemon itself," registered dietitian and weight loss expert Paul Salter told INSIDER.

既然任何时间段喝柠檬水都能为身体带来益处，那为何又要强调早上喝呢？"早晨喝柠檬水带来的益处可能与喝水的关系较大，与柠檬本身的关系较小，"注册营养师、减肥专家保罗·索尔特对INSIDER杂志说道。

He explained that drinking a large glass of water can help re-hydrate you after an extended period without fluid consumption. Plus, it also has a positive impact on appetite suppression. Ferrari explained that when you wake up in the morning your body is in a state of dehydration⁹. Since you've gone roughly eight hours overnight without eating or drinking, your gastrointestinal tract is like a clean slate¹⁰.

他解释道，长时间不摄入流体之后，喝一大杯水有助于让你重新获得水分。此外，它还能积极的抑制食欲。费拉里解释道，早晨醒来时，你的身体正处于一种脱水状态。因为你差不多一夜（8个小时左右）都没有吃喝，所以你的胃肠道就像一块干净的石板。