When life hands you lemons, appreciate them, They are very good for you.
Lemons though acidic to the taste, but do the opposite in the body. They actually are alkaline-forming to the body. Lemons are in fact the highest alkaline-forming food and are great at keeping the bodies PH level balanced. Because of their antibacterial properties, lemons can be found in kitchens all over the world.
Lemons are your livers best friend. It helps to stimulate and detoxify the liver. Starting your day with lemon water is a great way to daily detoxify. Lemons help dissolve uric acid and other poisons.
Lemon peels contain potent phytonutrient tangeretin which protect against brain disorders like Parkinson’s disease
Guards you against Hangovers Lemon juice and room temperature water helps reduce nausea and aids in metabolizing alcohol.
Dissolves calcium like deposits Lemons decrease the acidity of urine; this prevents the formation of calcium oxalate and uric acid stones. Lemons are rich in citric acid this helps to dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits, and kidney stones.
Lemons contain flavonoids and Vitamin C, making it a great immune system booster to help the body fight off infections. Also, vitamin C helps neutralize free radicals that lead to aging and disease.
They Treat Scurvy This seems random but if you’re a cruise ship traveler this may intrigue you.
In 1747, a naval surgeon named James Lind cured scurvy with fresh lemons. To this day, the British Navy requires ships to carry enough lemons so that every sailor could have one ounce of juice a day. In the past, lemons were replaced with limes; this is where the English got their nickname “limeys.”
Lemons protect from intestinal worms. One cup of spearmint juice, black salt, and lemon juice daily removes all types of parasite infections from the stomach.
Lemon Nutrition:
- Lemons contain vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, citric acid, flavonoids, potassium, calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Lemons contain more potassium than apples or grapes. Potassium is beneficial to the heart. But you still need Bananas for your potassium fix.
Warning: Stay away from restaurant and bar lemons. Lemons not washed properly can lead to microbial flora.