Monday, September 21, 2015

The Wonderful World of Lemons

Lemons are nature's sour patches.











Sometimes we tend to forget the health benefits that our sour friends have as well as the many recipes we can make with this citrus fruit.
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Some Health Benefits of Lemons:

  • Helps with the digestive system. 
    • Drinking a glass of warm lemon water after a big meal will help in digestion because of lemons act as a natural cleanser of the body. So next time you go a little to far on your cheat day, make sure to have a big mug full of warm lemon water.
  • Provides a great number of vital vitamins.
    • Lemons are a great source of Vitamin C which are known to help fight against the formation of cancer. 
  • Aids in clearing up complexion.
    • The wonderful Vitamin C that is present in lemons also aid in the formation of collagen which is an important part of your skin. Drinking a warm glass or lemon water also helps with this aspect.
  • Helps with the consumption of Iron.
    • Vitamin C helps the body to absorb Iron easily.
Quick Tips: Squeeze lemons on anything from spinach to tilapia to even grilled steak to get an extra boost of Vitamin C and Flavor!




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