One of the most common fruit trees. Both savory and sweet dishes benefit from the tangy, refreshing flavor of lemons. The zest, the juice, and the fruit (sliced or quartered) can be used. Lemon juice poured over other fruits prevents discoloration of the flesh when exposed to air. The juice can be used as a substitute for vinegar if a lighter-flavored vinaigrette is desired.
Lemon contains vitamins like vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates.
Daily consumption of lemon water provides a number of health benefits
like:
- Good for stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn
and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms
of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By
drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating
waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a
cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. Lemon juice
acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your
liver produce more bile. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
- Excellent for Skin Care
Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that
enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing
a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge
difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging
remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied
on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent,
it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
- Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is
applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the
pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It
gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
But caution must be taken to not over use, since it can cause sensitivity and discomfort.
- Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
- Good for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it
paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss
remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and
honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
- Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium
content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as
provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and
depression.
- Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
- Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
- Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
- Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.
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