In addition to vitamin C, lemons have been found to have many other benefits. Despite the fact that lemons are acidic fruits, they still retain much alkaline properties, and as such they are much more beneficial for making arterial deposits in addition to oxidizing cholesterol to nitric oxide, as well as part of the monosaccharide molecule. In addition, lemons have been found to have properties which prevent triglycerides and microvessels from being broken down (also they prevent the increase of blood cholesterol),
The citric acid content of lemons is also beneficial for preventing scurvy and also for reducing venison sore. Lemons, being highly acidic, when ingested provide heat and alkalies to the body, which assists in preventing infections, sores, and bacteria. The likes of bacteria and fungi feed off of blood minerals. Lemons are also beneficial for purifying blood.
They also help eliminate gases from the body via perspiration. Excessive amounts of perspiration or when the heart beats faster than usual lead to the increase of perspiration, which leads to the decrease of toxins in the body. Lemons also help detox the blood due to the increase of phytonutrients. The intake of lemons is also beneficial for eliminating smegma (calories from bacteria and smegma is our bodies attempt to eliminate toxins via the perspiration). When the fruit gets ripe, the color is very intense, revealing a myriad of different flavors and types (the richer the color, the more nutrient rich).
The best way to get the benefits of lemons is to eat them in their whole form, without pulp. chop them up in your smoothie, or drink them with a squeeze of lime. Almost any way you can think of to consume lemons is beneficial for your body. I do recommend against getting the juice because lemons are very concentrated in sodium per serving so a very effective alternative is to add a glass of water while making your own juice (you can do it yourself).
Another factor is how often you intend on making use of the lemon. If you’re taking it for cleansing, try not to count how many lemons you’ve consumed in the past. You know your limit. The more you drink them, the more you give your body a headstart into cleansing. If you have an ongoing medical condition, consult your physician before drinking lots of lemons.
An enormous amount of hydrogen is excluded from lemons, which we could term “cleaner” or more manageable, per se. This could be considered another positive aspect of lemons. The fact that hydrogen is absent can be said to be their cleansing property. They have proven to help eliminate gas and congestion, as well as help alleviate and prevent many respiratory problems.
Lemons have been used for, and sometimes in, alternative medicine remedies for many centuries. They were even used in Roman Healing practice. Adding lemon juice to your water can help kill germs and bacteria. Lemons have many healing properties – some say fantastic. They have been used to help when there was no medicine, or home remedies at the time. It worked then, and they are an excellent recommendation for today’s home health aids.
We recommend our readers to spend a few minutes using the Internet to find more extensive health information. The World Wide Web has many good resources on all things health related. We encourage you to use them to the best of your ability.
For those of you who are astoundingly particular about your health we give you our recommendation that you check out the book”Nutrition and Physical Degeneration”, written by Dr. Weston A. Price. It might just change the way you use lemons.
However, if you really hate the taste or prefer other fruits, you can use unsweetened lemon juice to marinate your meat and fish in. Lemon juice protects the vitamin C when flavoring a salad. It has a high odour tolerance and will not affect or change the taste of your favorite foods.
We have mentioned that lemons are a good food to start the day with. Lemons also help balance the acid level in the body. Lemons have a high capacity for absorbing the alkaline minerals. The higher the level of alkalinity in the body, the healthier the individual. Consuming lemons is a good way to start the day.
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Helena Eater
How much does the quality of food really matter? If you eat food that tastes good, your life will be better. If you eat food that tastes bad, your life will be worse. The difference between good and evil is partly subjective: what tastes good to me might taste bad to you. The difference is also partly objective: what restaurants I think serve good food might serve lousy food to you. But if we stick to objective measures — measures such as how much weight people gain or lose — we can cut through some of the subjectivity.
