Lemons are an amazing little fruit. You may not think about them much because of their sour flavor, but they are packed with vitamin C! In fact, one raw lemon (minus its peel) contains over half of your daily dose of vitamin C! This is why it has been commonly used to treat scurvy, which may make you think of pirates! Aye, matey, them there lemons will cure what ails ya! OK. Enough of the pirate talk for now!
Lemons help keep your skin looking young
What vitamin C does for your body
- Vitamin C aids in the production of collagen, so eating plenty of it from lemons or other sources can improve your skin texture and tone. The antioxidants in lemon water fight damage from free radicals, which helps keep your skin looking young and keeps wrinkles at bay!
- Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron, so squeeze some lemon juice on your spinach next time to maximize your nutrition!
- Vitamin C boosts your immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells, which helps it fight off germs. Get plenty of it during the winter months when cold and flu are going around!
Lemons help reduce inflammation
Lemons lower stroke risk
Eating citrus fruits, including lemons has been found to lower your risk of ischemic stroke. Ischemic strokes are strokes caused by blood clots that restrict blood flow to the brain, and are the most common type of stroke. It is believed that the flavonoids in citrus do this by improving blood vessel function and decreasing inflammation.
Lemons aid the natural detox functions of the body
Lemons detox your body
Lemons and lemon water detox your body in a number of ways. Your body is made to remove toxins, and lemons aid in those processes. First, lemons are similar in atomic structure to stomach bile, so it tricks your liver into producing bile. This keeps your digestion moving and helps relieve indigestion. Second, these acids encourage your body to spend more time absorbing the good nutrients in the food you eat. This means better nutrient absorption and less bloating. Third, lemons contain a mild diuretic, which means your body eliminates more waste through urination. All these elements work together to detox your body and your skin.
Lemons can wake you up
Lemon ups your mood and decreases your weight
Lemons contain negatively charged ions. Your body obtains energy from the food you eat, and these negatively charged ions give you a natural boost of energy and mood. Even just the scent of lemon has been found to improve mood!
Lemons also contain a natural fiber called pectin that helps you feel full for longer, which means you won’t feel the need to nosh throughout the day!
Here are some recipes for you to try this week!
Perfect Morning Elixir
Creamy Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Lemon and Rosemary Roast Potatoes
If you would like to learn how to incorporate more healthy, whole foods into your diet, contact me for a FREE Discovery Session today!
Lemons also contain a natural fiber called pectin that helps you feel full for longer, which means you won’t feel the need to nosh throughout the day!
Here are some recipes for you to try this week!
Perfect Morning Elixir
Creamy Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Lemon and Rosemary Roast Potatoes
If you would like to learn how to incorporate more healthy, whole foods into your diet, contact me for a FREE Discovery Session today!
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