** ONE LEMON MET ANOTHER LEMON AND THE ZEST IS HISTORY **
Delightful and nutritious lemons are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and a variety of beneficial plant compounds. These nutrients contribute to amazing benefits like improved digestive health, weight management, and heart health support. Continue reading to discover more! This article highlights 7 scientifically supported health benefits of lemons, along with my absolute favorite lemon drink recipe.
I cherish the kitchen witch aspect of myself—this is my unique time to craft nutritious snacks for my family, experimenting extensively with herbs and superfoods!
Lemons are a variety of citrus fruit originating from the flowering plant family Rutaceae. DNA evidence indicates that all citrus fruits can trace their origins to the southeastern foothills of the Himalayas.
1. Support Heart Health
One lemon provides about 31 mg of vitamin C, which is 51 % of your recommended daily intake. Eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.
2. Help Control Weight
Plant compounds in lemons may help with weight loss. Lemons are made up of about 10% carbs, mostly in the form of soluble fiber and simple sugars. A study found that the soluble pectin fiber in them expands in your stomach, which may help with satiety. Lemons stimulate the liver, which helps the body filter out toxins and other substances.
3. Prevent Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are small lumps that form when waste products crystallize and build up in the kidneys. Citric acid may help prevent kidney stones by increasing urine volume and increasing urine pH, creating a less favorable environment for kidney stone formation.
4. Protect Against Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is quite common. It occurs when you don't get enough iron from the foods you eat. Lemons contain some iron, but primarily they help prevent anemia by improving your absorption of iron from plant foods.
5. Reduce Cancer Risk
Observational studies have found that people who eat the most citrus fruit have a lower risk of cancer, but other studies have found no effects. In test tubes, many compounds from lemons have killed cancer cells.
6. Improve Digestive Health
The citric acid in lemon juice can help boost gastric acid sercretion, a digestive fluid that helps break down food. It also is said to promote peristalsis, the wave-like contractions that help move food through the digestive tract.
7. Maintaining a Healthy Complexion
Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system of the skin.
When eaten in its natural form or applied topically, vitamin C can help fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture, according to studies
LEMON DRINK RECIPE
I LOVE DRINKING THIS WATER ON AN EMPTY STOMACH TO CLEANSE AND ENERGIZE MY BODY. IT HAS HELPED WITH CRAVINGS AND ALLOWS ME TO REMAIN IN A FASTING STATE FOR A BIT LONGER EACH DAY WHILE PROMOTING A FRESH START WITH ORGANIC HOMEMADE OPTIONS (MY FAVORITE REASON)
INGREDIENTS - **OPTIONAL ITEMS
6-8 LEMONS
RAW LOCAL HONEY
**SLICES OF GINGER
**CAYENNE PEPPER
**FRESH MINT LEAVES
CLEAN WATER
BAKING SODA OR SEA SALT AND/OR VINEGAR
JARS/CUPS
TAKE THE WHOLE LEMONS AND SUBMERSE THEM INTO A BOWL OF WATER WITH ANY COMBINATION OF THE BAKING SODA, SALT, VINEGAR TO SOAK AND WASH OFF THE DEBRIS (EVEN ORGANIC LEMONS).
CUT THE LEMONS IN HALF AND USE A HAND JUICER TO SQUEEZE THE LEMON JUICE OUT OF EACH ONE. PLACE THE JUICE ASIDE FOR NOW.
CUT THE LEMONS IN SLICES AND PLACE THEM IN A LARGE POT OF FILTERED CLEAN WATER TO BOIL. BOIL FOR 5 MINUTES, THEN TURN DOWN THE TEMP AND SIMMER FOR A FEW MORE MINUTES.
ALLOW THE WATER TO COOL A BIT AND STRAIN THE LEMONS OUT (KEEP THE RINDS).
PLACE THE SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE INTO THE FILTERED LEMON WATER. ADD HONEY USING A WOODEN SPOON TO TASTE. YOU CAN ADD ADDITIONAL OPTIONS HERE AS YOU WISH WHILE THE WATER IS WARM TO DISSOLVE THE GINGER AND PEPPER A BIT.
MAKE A CUP AND ENJOY, OR PLACE THEM JARS TO STORE FOR AM AND PM.
IF YOU ARE WANTING A COOL DRINK, ADD ICE TO A CUP AND SOME MINT TO TASTE.
YOU CAN USE THE COOLED LEMONS TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN APPLIANCES, SINK ETC FOR NICE LEMONY CLEAN.
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