Lemon and its benefits on health
Lemon is such type of fruit that is very much important for good health. We hear about its amazing health benefits from childhood. All elderly person in our family told its benefits. Its role in our health is wonderful. If we want to drink lemon water or lemonade or as a pickle or in other snacks. In my views, we fit it in many ways in our drinks or foods. It is a rich source of vitamin C that fights against diseases and improves our immunity. From years lemon is famous for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
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| Health benefits of lemon |
Nutritive values of lemon
One lemon (58 gram) contains 17 calories, 0.6 gm protein , 0.2 fat gm, 5.4 gm carbohydrate , 51% of daily requirement vitamin C. In small amounts calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and vitamins like vitamin B 6, pantothenic acid, thiamin, riboflavin etc.
Effects of lemon on various body system as follows-
On digestive system
When we drink the lemon water empty stomach it flushes toxins from the body. Helps to cure constipation and indigestion. Its role as a blood purifier . Lemon is acidic but act as an alkalizing agent so maintain the blood pH. Act as a liver stimulant so detoxifies the body. The citric acid in lemon helps to dissolve kidney stones.
On immune system
Rich source of vitamin C antioxidant that improves our immunity. So helps to fight against infections. It helps to prevent from cancer also.
On skin care
Vitamin C role in collagen formation that is the main part of our skin. So lemon helps to prevent skin damage and maintain texture. Prevent the skin from wrinkles and sunburn. In the market, you will see the soaps and cleansing agent with lemon flavor. Lemon contains citric acid so fight against acne.
For acne- Take a cotton ball dip in lemon juice and apply on acne leave it overnight then wash with cold water.
Take rose water to mix with lemon juice. Apply it over affected areas and leave for 30 minutes and wash with water.
For shining hairs
Lemon juice applies directly to the scalp. It gives a natural shine to the hairs . Treat the scalp and hair problems like dandruff and hair fall.
Weight loss
Drinking of fresh lemon water in the morning empty stomach boost your metabolism . You add one tablespoon of honey in it .
How to prepare lemon water
Take one glass of lukewarm water. Cut one fresh organic lemon and squeeze in the water. Mix one pinch of salt . Drink in the morning empty stomach and see wonder heath benefits of lemon.
Use lemon water as mouth freshener and cure from cankers.
Lemon water uses for gargles in a case of throat infection.
Lemon oil with water use as a room freshener.
Lemon is full of beneficial effects on health. So add a glass of lemon water in your daily routine to stay fit.
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