On my research to find out how lemon water is alkaline in the body I came across this site that explains it perfectly:
http://www.energiseforlife.com/wordpress/2009/10/09/alkaline-diet-quick-tip-2-lemons-are-alkalising/
I recommend drinking a glass of lemon water upon rising. This helps stimulate the colon, and rehydrate the body after a 8 hour fast ( Sleep!).
Some other properties of lemon...
part from being an amazing body alkalizer/alkaliser, lemon water also gives the following health benefits:
- Lemon water has excellent digestive properties and can ease heartburn, bloating and other digestion problems
- Lemon water cleanses and stimulates the liver and kidneys
- Lemon juice contains calcium, magnesium and potassium
- Lemon water (hot) offers relief from cold and flu symptoms while providing some much needed Vitamin C
- Lemon juice is a great skin cleanser
- Help with constipation
- Boosts your immune system
- Helps with weight loss by stimulating the liver (1 of our organs of detoxification)
