Add a Lot: All About Lemons

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1. The lemon tree is an evergreen tree from the citrus family, reaching a height of 3 meters. It has many varieties with subtle differences.
2. Lemon juice has few calories. It enhances the flavor of sauces, salads, drinks, and more. The juice is used to produce citric acid. Freshly squeezed juice should be used because it does not preserve well.
3. The heavier the lemon relative to its size, the better it is. The more yellow it is, the riper and more sour it is.
4. Lemons are considered one of the most beneficial fruits for health. An average lemon contains 40% of the daily required intake of vitamin C. The lemon peel contains aromatic oil.
5. Lemon juice is a diuretic and promotes sweating. It is good for mouth rinsing and treating gum inflammation and mouth ulcers by gargling. It brightens the skin by removing dead skin cells. It encourages the creation of white blood cells and strengthens the immune system.
6. Regular consumption of lemon juice reduces the risk of arthritis, varicose veins, circulation problems, and atherosclerosis. Lemon juice helps with bronchitis, flu, rheumatism, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, malaria, typhoid, neutralizing narcotic toxins especially opium. Additionally, drinking lemon juice helps relieve hiccups, eases jaundice, and assists with arrhythmia.
7. Hot lemon drink with honey is good for colds. It is beneficial for treating mucous membranes and relieves dry mouth and throat, stimulating the action of the salivary glands.
8. As mentioned, lemons are rich in vitamin C and also in phytochemicals called bioflavonoids, which are common in the citrus family and are found mainly in the juicy "meaty" part of the citrus fruits (not in the juice itself) and in the white pulp under the peel. Their advantage is that they enhance the action of vitamin C in our bodies, so even a small amount of vitamin C will have a high protective effect against oxidation.
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