Drinking water with a slice of lemon first thing in the morning is one of the most vouched-for wellness tips—and not just for its purifying properties. The benefits of lemon water go beyond just detoxing. “It amplifies the benefits of water, adding both mental and physical virtues,” says Kylie Bensley , MS, RD, registered dietitian and founder of Sulinu . “While drinking water can help us hit our hydration goals, infusing water with lemon is a very simple, quick task that boosts the function of water itself.”

The health benefits of lemon water are many and worth diving into. Below, Bensley and nutritionist Laura Parada , director of Slow Life House , break down everything we need to know about lemon water and how to drink it the right way (because yes, there is a wrong way to do

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