Did You Know That…Lemon…

by hbhs07, posted in Did You Know?

The lemon is a species of small evergreen tree from the Rutaceae family. It is native to Asia, primarily Northeast India, Northern Myanmar or China. The yellow ellipsoidal to round shaped fruit is sour, juicy and used for cooking and baking, as well as for the preparation of drinks. It is also widely used for cleaning.

The parts of lemons used are lemon juice, rind, peel, and leaf.

Culinary Uses of Lemons Include:

  • Making lemonades, liqueur, and cocktails
  • Marinades for meat and fish
  • Production of marmalades
  • Short-term preservative on certain foods
  • Garnish for food and drinks
  • The peel can be dried and used to flavor cookies
  • The leaves are used to prepare tea and to prepare cooked meat and fish

Lemon oil is extracted from the skin cells that contain oil.

Lemons contain a large amount of vitamin C, valuable plant compounds, soluble fiber, minerals, and essential oils.

Health Benefits of Lemons Include:

  • Reduce the risk of heart disease
  • Help prevent digestive issues
  • Prevent kidney stones
  • Reduce the risk of cancer
  • Help treat and prevent anemia
  • Treat scurvy
  • Improve skin condition
  • Help control blood pressure
  • Relieve respiratory disorders
  • Strengthen the immune system
  • Help fight against gum diseases
  • Help weight loss
  • Help reduce stress
  • Help in the treatment of colds and flu
  • Help treat tinnitus
  • Help stimulate and flush out the liver
  • Cleanse the body of toxins and harmful bacteria
  • Lemon peels can improve bone health
  • May help reduce inflammation
  • Can prevent the formation of blood clots

Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water

Drinking warm lemon water in the morning on an empty stomach has many health benefits. First, it is much healthier to start the day with a glass of warm lemon water than with coffee.

Health benefits of drinking lemon water include:

  • Promotes hydration – Hydration prevents headaches, brain fog, constipation, overheating, and kidney stones;
  • Good source of Vitamin C – Vitamin C plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of infections, teeth health, improvement of skin condition, prevention of fatigue, and improvement of the immune system;
  • Supports weight loss – Drinking lemon water before meals can reduce appetite and thus promote weight loss;
  • Prevents the formation of kidney stones – The citrate found in lemons can break up small stones;
  • Promotes digestion – Helps to improve the breakdown and digestion of food.

How to make lemon water?

To make lemon water, simply squeeze 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into a glass of warm water, stir well and enjoy. If you want to improve the taste and add more goodness to your lemon water, you can add a spring of mint, a slice of fresh ginger, a slice of fresh turmeric, a sprinkle of cinnamon, few slices of cucumber and a slice of lime.

Side effects of lemon water:

  • Even rarely, some people can develop an allergy to citrus;
  • Lemons contain citric acid, which can erode tooth enamel in the long term. To prevent this, you can use a straw, and then rinse your mouth with plain water;
  • Citrus fruits increase the production of stomach acid, which can cause heartburn in some people.

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➥ DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace medical treatment. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.