Is Eating A Lemon Healthy For The Body

Labels: Healthy Eating

Posted by Koepangs at 12:48 PM

Lemon is one of the controversial fruits of our times. Not as popular as cherries, bananas, apples or strawberries because of its bitter taste, lemon has more health benefits that one might imagine.

I personally like lemon; I eat it every chance I get and I cannot get enough of this sweet-bitter taste! Brought in the area of the Mediterranean Sea by Arabs, it originates in India from the tree called “Citrus Limon”. Romans used this yellow, oval-shaped fruit in their food in order to improve its’ taste and give it favor. Today, lemon is not only used for culinary purposes but also for therapeutically and medical purposes as it contains anti-cancer and antioxidants properties.

The fresh lemon juice is a rich source of Vitamin C which is vital to our body. So the answer to the question “Is eating a lemon healthy for the body?” is definitely yes. It is quite recommended actually.

Lemons are especially rich in citric acid which is an important ingredient for foods giving them a special flavor and a bitter-sweet taste that is mostly appreciated .However important lemon might be in our daily food, the culinary benefits of lemon cannot be compared to the numerous and important health benefits that lemon provides us with.

Today most people drink their water with a slice of lemon in it or with freshly squeezed lemon juice mixed with water. Besides the refreshing feeling we get during a hot summer day, the health benefits of lemon juice are numerous and I will try to resume myself to the mist important of them. Lemon juice has digestive abilities and can be used to relieve belching, bloating and heartburn, which are all symptoms of indigestion. Consumed regularly lemon juice can help you with all sorts of digestive problems and can act as a liver tonic.

Lemon is used also in dental care in order to reduce pain caused by cavities or gum infection. Gum bleeding can be stopped by massaging the gums with lemon juice. Lemon is very good for skin care and its’ rich content of Vitamin C can remedy wrinkles and blackheads and can rejuvenate the skin, acting as an anti-ageing agent. Lemon is found in the composition of many daily skin-creams and its’ effects are visible after only a few usages.

Lemon can control high blood pressure due to its’ high percentage of potassium and can relax your mind and body. It is used most commonly in weight-loss diets in the form of lemon water. It works wonders for people trying to lose weight.

So, is eating a lemon healthy for our body? Do you still need an answer to that question? I think not. Or maybe we should just add that it would be great if you could eat more than one lemon a day. I would do wonders for your health!