Questions about lemon

in #fitness7 years ago

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What is lemon
Lemons are vitamin C rich citrus fruits that enhance your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within bringing a glow to your face. Lemons are also a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, iron, and magnesium, and are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, and copper, as well as folate and potassium.
Benefit of drinking lemon water
• Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies
• Lemons contain pectin fibre which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial
• It balances to maintain the pH levels in the body
• Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins
• It aids digestion and encourages the production of bile
• It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium
• It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases
• It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid
• It helps cure the common cold
• The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells
• It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute
• It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver In case of a heartburn, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief
• It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne
• It helps maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye problems
Usefulness of lemon
Lemon juice is used to make lemonade, soft drinks(e.g team), and cocktails. It is used in marinades for fish, where its acid neutralizes amines in fish by converting them into nonvolatile ammonium salts, and meat, where the acid partially hydrolyzes tough collagen fibers, tenderizing the meat, but the low Ph denatures the proteins, causing them to dry out when cooked
Is lemon good for the body
Yes, It's a good source of vitamin C. Citrus fruits like lemons are high in vitamin C, which is a primary antioxidant that helps protect cells from damaging free radicals. Vitamin C may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and lower blood pressure.
How to prepare lemon water
Ingredients
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup cold water*
1/3 cup boiling water*
Directions
In a glass, squeeze lemon juice with lemon reamer; discard seeds ,Add water, stir and drink while warm.

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What would we do without fruits. Lemon is a very good fruit. It can also be used as a toning agent for skin treatment. Just rub the juice on your face for about 30mins. Then wash off.
Good job @vik3

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