Bright Health Benefits Of Lemon

 

Lemon Versital Fruit

Lemon Citrus limon is a species of a small evergreen tree in the flowering plant native to Asia Primarily found in North East India, including Northern Myanmar China. Lemons entered Europe near southern Italy no later than the second century AD during the time of ancient Rome.  The first substantial cultivation of lemons in Europe began in Genoa In the middle of the 15 century then later introduced in the Americas in 1493 when Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola on his voyages.  Spanish conquest throughout the New World helped spread lemon seeds.  Lemons give flavor to baked goods, sauces, jams, salad dressings, marinades, beverages, and desserts consumed as a delicious fruit high in vitamin C. Lemons were mainly used as an ornamental plant and for medicine to treat scurvy a condition caused by not having enough vitamin C.

Lemon is a fragrant versatile fruit used in a wide variety of applications to brighten any recipe to flavor any dish.  Lemon is a round slightly elongated fruit with strong resistant skin and intense bright yellow color when it is vine ripe on the tree giving off a special lemon aroma when it is cut. The pulp of the lemon is pale yellow, juicy, and acidic rich in antioxidants that help fight free radicals produced by toxins and pollutants that may lead to illness. Begin each day with a glass of lemon water as a healthy alternative beverage as an appetite suppressant to help you lose weight. Make lemon water and cut one lemon in half using a citrus juicer to squeeze the fresh juice from the lemon then remove the seeds using a spoon.  Add the lemon juice to one glass of pure water then drink before consuming any food to get your body off to a good start in the morning.

Lemons help balance ph levels in the body combating acids that may cause illness due to pollutants in the environment that are high in acids. Alkaline rich foods can promote general health including lemons, fruit, vegetables, soy, nuts, seeds and legumes when combined with a balanced diet. Drinking fresh lemon water can increase your immunity to help fight off infections of general cold and flu. If a person does not consume enough vitamin C in their diet they may develop deficiencies which is known as scurvy. The illness is rare in the United States but can affect people who do not have a varied diet packed with essential nutrition. Since Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, people who are deficient in iron may develop anemia, a condition that develops when your blood produces a lower than normal amount of healthy blood cells. If you have anemia your body doesn't get enough oxygen rich blood which will cause fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, and irregular heartbeat.

Lemons are a popular fruit often used to flavor foods and used for medicinal purposes. One 58 grams of lemon can provide 30 milligrams of vitamin C flavonoids which are antioxidants nutrients that can help prevent disease essential for good health. Foods high in vitamin C and other antioxidants may help strengthen the immune system against germs that may cause cold and flu symptoms.  Lemon is a versatile fruit that may provide tremendous health benefits when consumed in moderation. It is high in vitamin C, antioxidants that may help protect your cells from free radical damage.

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Patricia Lynn

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