LEMON JUICE

The magic in lemon Juice

Lemons are vitamin C rich citrus fruits that enhance your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within bringing a glow to your face. One of the major health benefits of drinking warm lemon water is that it paves the way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. 

Lemon

Fruit

The lemon is a species of small evergreen tree native to Asia. The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses.

.Source Wikipedia

Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per 1 wedge or slice (1/8 of one 2-1/8" dia lemon) (7 g)1 fruit (2-1/8" dia) (58 g)1 NLEA serving (58 g)1 fruit (2-3/8" dia) (84 g)100 grams1 cup, sections (212 g)1 fruit (2-1/8" dia) (58 g)

Calories 17

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2 g	0%
Saturated fat 0 g	0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg	0%
Sodium 1 mg	0%
Potassium 80 mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 5 g	1%
Dietary fiber 1.6 g	6%
Sugar 1.5 g
Protein 0.6 g	1%

Vitamin A	0%	Vitamin C	51%
Calcium	1%	Iron	1%
Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	0%
Vitamin B-12	0%	Magnesium	1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Lemon Water Flushes Out Toxins And Is Extremely Beneficial For The Body

Warm lemon water serves as the perfect ‘good morning drink’, as it aids the digestive system and makes the process of eliminating the waste products from the body easier. It prevents the problem of constipation and diarrhea, by ensuring smooth bowel functions.

Nutritional Value Of Lemons

A glass of lemon juice contains less than 25 calories. It is a rich source of nutrients like calcium, potassium, vitamin C and pectin fibre. It also has medicinal values and antibacterial properties. It also contains traces of iron and vitamin A. 

Lemon, a fruit popular for its therapeutic properties, helps maintain your immune system and thus, protects you from the clutches of most types of infections. It also plays the role of a blood purifier. Lemon is a fabulous antiseptic and lime-water juice also works wonders for people having heart problems, owing to its high potassium content. So, make it a part of your daily routine to drink a glass of warm lemon water in the morning and enjoy its health benefits.

 

16 Health Benefits Of Drinking Warm Lemon Water

1. Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies
2.  Lemons contain pectin fibre which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial 
3.  It balances to maintain the pH levels in the body 
4. Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins 
5. It aids digestion and encourages the production of bile 
6.  It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium 
7.  It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases 
8.  It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid 
9.  It helps cure the common cold 
10. The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells 
11.  It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute 
12. It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver In case of a heartburn, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief
13. It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne 
14. It helps maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye problems 
15. Aids in the production of digestive juices 
16.  Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session

Packed with all the goodness, make it a point to begin your day with a glass of warm lemon water. Its cleansing and healing effects will have positive effects on your health in the long run. However, it is very important to note that when lemon juice  comes directly in contact with the teeth, can ruin the enamel on the teeth. Hence, it is advised to consume it diluted and also rinse your mouth thoroughly after drinking lemon juice.

LEMON AS A BODY TREAT

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, making it a wonderful choice for skin treatment,

you can make a home made of natural lemon skin treatment for acne, lighten the skin and other skin related issues.

HOW TO MAKE HOME MADE LEMON BODY TREAT.

1. A slice of Lemon 

2. Natural Honey

4. Oatmeal 

5. Rose water

Cut one Lemon into half, and squeeze out one half of the lemon juice into a small bowl, add half table spoon of raw honey, mix into a paste, apply this at night on the affected part, do this regularly for better result.

Face mask

Slice half part of lemon squeeze out the juice in a bowl, add one table spoon full of oatmeal and one table spoon full of Rose water, make a paste and apply on the face neck and other area u prefer, 

leave for 10mins then wash off.