Health Benefits of Lemons
Health Benefits of Lemons:
The health benefits of lemons are due to its many nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium and many others.
Start your day with a cup of warm water with the juice from a fresh lemon; add a pinch of Celtic sea salt and cayenne pepper to boost metabolism, aid digestion, support the liver and kidneys, and hydrate your body after a long night’s sleep.
Health Benefits of Lemons
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Aids digestion Drink a cup of warm lemon or lime water with a pinch of unprocessed Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt before meals to activate hydrochloric acid (HCL) and enzyme activity, alleviate heartburn and constipation, and create an alkaline environment. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to boost metabolism.
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Adding fresh lemon to water helps to offset chlorine and fluoride
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Lemon or lime lower the glycemic index of meals up to 30%! Squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice onto fish, chicken, salads or veggies.
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Creates an alkaline-environment in your body
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Supportive and beneficial as a healthy and natural detox
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Enhances mineral absorption preventing calcium-leaching from bones
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Brain and nervous system health. Blend lime juice with your favorite grass-fed protein powder for a healthy cooler for the brain and nervous system.
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Strong antibacterial (destroys bacteria in the mouth and gut), antiseptic and antiviral properties, natural antibiotic and immune-boosting powers
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Clears up acne and rejuvenates the skin.
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Contains pectin, which helps remove toxic heavy metals, lower cholesterol and reduce blood sugar
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Excellent, all-natural cleanser: lemon juice, baking soda and water
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Flavor enhancer when used on fish, poultry, salads, grilled veggies, avocado, and green smoothies
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Full of bioflavonoids and antioxidant phytonutrients (Vitamin P)
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Healthy hair: lemons and limes remove product buildup in hair. Use lemon or lime juice as a natural highlight enhancer.
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Helps prevent heart disease
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Enhances nutrient absorption
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Citrus pectin is an effective chelator of pesticides, lead and other toxic metals without depleting your body of magnesium, zinc and other important minerals
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High nutrient value, full of antioxidants that help fight free-radical damage: vitamin B6, Vitamin C, iron and potassium and a very good source of dietary fiber. Lemons and limes also contain calcium, copper, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc.
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Inhibits the growth of kidney stones and supports the kidneys
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Fresh lemon or lime juice mixed with warm water and olive oil help dissolve gallstones.
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Limonoids, the peeling of the lemons and limes contain disease-fighting compounds shown to induce cancer cell death particularly beneficial for protecting against cancers of the skin, breast, stomach, mouth, lung and colon. (Nutrition and Cancer, 2001).
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Aids the liver in bile formation. Nourishes and stimulates liver’s enzymes, increasing your body’s ability to cleanse itself of toxins, which can aid in weight loss.
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Oxygenates the body and maximizes enzyme function
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Lemon juice has been known to relieve asthma
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Prevents calcium deposit build-up in the arteries
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