I just returned from the Middle East and I wanted to keep up the habit of mixing mint and lemon in my drinks. I had some beautiful lemons and mint growing in my patio garden. It is so refreshing and healthy, so I wanted to share some of the health benefits with you

Lemon

• Vit C boosts immunity
• Potassium -helps with heart, brain and nerve conduction
• Detox- flushes toxins from digestive tract, liver and blood
• Pectin Fiber to reduce hunger
• Removes uric acid from joints to decrease inflammation
• Decreases anxiety and depression- by ingesting as well as smelling lemon

Mint

• Primarily contains the essential oil menthol
  •    Relieves allergy, congestion and respiratory symptoms
  •    Increases alertness and memory
  •    Aids in digestion and helps to balance cholesterol
• Also small amounts of fiber, Vit C, magnesium
• Serves as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory due to Rosmarinic acid
• Natural anti-microbial and breath freshener