Lemons are the key to health and wellness

1. The Key To Health and Wellness
When life gives you lemons, make medicinal cures

2. More than just an ingredient for a lemonade
stand
In the past the citrus fruit known as the
lemon has been associated with the
lemonade stand only. However, the
lemon currently has numerous health
benefits and is used in a variety of foods.
Lemons grow from a small evergreen
tree which is native to Asia. The origin of
the lemon remains a mystery but
research was done on the genetics of the
lemon. According to the findings of the
study, the lemon is an offspring of the
sour orange and the citron. (Wikipedia,
2012)

3. The lemon is 6.7% to 8.6% citric acid
(Vitamin C), which is a powerful
antioxidant required for the growth
and repair of body tissues. Some of
the benefits of this natural inhibitor
are below:
 Builds protein in the body
 Slows the aging process
 Fights tumors
 Repairs wounds
 Wards off inflammatory diseases

4. Lemons can also be used as a natural skin and beauty agent.
Here are just a few ways lemons are used on the body’s
largest organ-the skin:
For oily skin
Heal acne scars
Natural skin bleach

5. Lemon juice, rind, oil, and zest are used in a variety of foods and
these items serve many purposes.
Lemongrass is
used to add flavor Lemon essential
to food oil is the key
ingredient in
Lemon zest
lemon drops
is often used
to add flavor
Lemon
to pastries
juice is
Lemon is such as lemon
used to
sometimes used to meringue pie
preserve
cook shrimp fruit
ceviche

6. In any household, the lemon is a
significant and essential ingredient.
We have already learned that the
lemon is the main component for
natural healing and we also discovered
that the lemon serves as a beauty agent.
Lastly, we learned the many roles the
lemon serves in everyday foods, dishes,
and pastries. The next topic will be
about lemon marinades.

8. A new trend is sweeping across
America and it involves lemon
juice in water preferably before
breakfast. Roizman (2011) reports
lemon water helps the process of
elimination, has anti-fungal and
anti-inflammatory properties,
improves energy levels, and
digestive functions. Next, we will
learn about the five reasons why
you should drink lemon water
before eating breakfast.

10. In conclusion, the fruit we know as the lemon is
an extraordinary food. The significance of the
lemon ranges from the field of medicine to a
natural preservative. Lemons contain ascorbic
acid( Vitamin C),Vitamin A, Vitamin B5,
manganese and other essential vitamins and
minerals. Numerous weight loss programs have
incorporated lemons as a key ingredient to lose
weight. Lemon essential oils have been reported
to lift spirits as well as moods. The verdict is in.
Lemons are a beneficial factor in everyday life
across the board.

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