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Health Benefits of Lemons
L emons are acidic to the taste, but are alkaline-forming in the body. In fact they are one of the most alkaline-forming foods; this makes them great for balancing a highly acidic condition in the body. Lemons are a favorite all over the world and an essential food in kitchens everywhere. “We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.” –Alfred E. Newman
1.Lemons are alkalizing for the body
Lemons are acidic to begin with but they are alkaline-forming on body fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH.
2.Lemons are rich in vitamin C
Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that work against infections like the flu and colds.
3.Your liver loves lemons
“The lemon is a wonderful stimulant to the liver and is a dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons, liquefies the bile,” says Jethro Kloss in his book Back to Eden. Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water in the morning is a great liver detoxifier.
4.Cleans your bowels
Lemons increase peristalsis in the bowels, helping to create a bowel movement thus eliminating waste and helping with regularity. Add the juice of one lemon to warm water and drink first thing in the morning.
1.Lemons are alkalizing for the body
Lemons are acidic to begin with but they are alkaline-forming on body fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH.
5.Scurvy is treated
Scurvy is treated by giving one to two ounces of lemon juice diluted with water every two to four hours. In 1747, a naval surgeon named James Lind cured scurvy with fresh lemons. To this day, the British Navy requires ships to carry enough lemons so that every sailor could have one ounce of juice a day. In the past, lemons were replaced with limes; this is where the English got their nickname “limeys.”
