The Lovely Lemon
The quality of our health is influenced by what we eat, drink, and the environment we live in. However, there is an ominous presence in our environment that threatens our health everyday and it is present in the processed foods we eat and in the household cleaners we use. This threat is harmful chemicals.
The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that harmful chemicals have contributed to the increase in certain chronic and acute diseases. For example, food additives are substances added to food to help preserve or enhance the taste and texture of food. Some additives are natural ingredients that have been used for centuries like sugar, salt and vinegar. Other additives, such as artificial sweeteners, sodium nitrates, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, and mono-sodium glutamate (MSG) are very harmful to our health. Many household cleaners also have harmful chemicals that can cause significant health problems and are harmful to the environment.
The good news is that there are simple solutions to help combat these harmful chemicals and improve the quality of our health and the environment. One of these solutions includes lemons. This little yellow fruit can hold the promise of wellbeing and the benefits it provides are boundless.
🍋 Health Benefits of Lemons🍋
- Lemon juice contains antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system and prevent diseases.
- The citric acid in lemon juice helps to dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits, and kidney stones.
- The lemon peel contains flavonoids which help regulate cellular activity and fight free radicals that can damage our cells and cause illnesses.
- Make a salad dressing by combining lemon juice with olive oil and freshly crushed garlic.
- Use lemon juice instead of salt to enhance the flavor of food.
- Add lemon zest to baking.
- Make lemonade or add a slice of lemon to a glass of water.
- Select one of the many delicious recipes that include lemons from Simply Recipe.
🍋 Cleaning with Lemons🍋
- Lemons have powerful antibacterial properties because they are high in citric acid.
- They are naturally aromatic air fresheners.
- Lemon and salt make an excellent scouring past for kitchen and bathroom counters, sinks and faucets.
- To brighten white clothes, add 1/2 cup lemon juice to the laundry rinse cycle.
These are just a few examples of the health benefits of lemons. Embrace lemons, plant a lemon tree and enjoy their promise of well-being!