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Why Doctors Recommend Consuming Lemon

Why Doctors Recommend Consuming Lemon

This citrus fruit brings taste to many sauces, salad dressings, marinades, drinks and desserts and is also a good source of vitamin C. Yes, it is lemon! A fruit full of freshness that is considered one of the most nutritious and beneficial foods you can eat. But do you know that by freezing the lemon, you will benefit even more from its benefits? Discover ...

According to an article on the website of the World Health Organization, a diet that includes a variety of natural products is the key to good health in general. We all know that lemons are part of this category of foods that improves health and well-being in different ways. However, only a few know that lemon peel is actually the richest part of vitamins and nutrients especially when it is frozen.

A simple way to consume this citrus fruit by freezing it!
As the nutrients are present in the peel, it is important to wash the lemons properly under running water. Then remove all traces of pesticides with baking soda or cider vinegar (if your lemons are not organic). Again, wash them under running water and place them in the freezer overnight.
Once frozen, grated in a glass jar and stored in the freezer. Use as needed eg as a garnish for salads, soups and juices.

You can also cut them into small pieces then remove the seeds and freeze them afterwards. When the lemons are fully frozen, crush them and add them to your dessert, ice cream, smoothie or salad.

The benefits of frozen lemon for health!
Several studies suggest that citrus zest has anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, antioxidant, antithrombogenic and anti-atherogenic effects. Citrus peel is a rich source of flavanones and polymethoxylated flavones, rarely found in other plants. It is rich in nutrients such as vitamins A, B6, C and E, iron, zinc, potassium, fiber and protein.

Studies on the benefits of lemon

Weightloss
Some studies suggest that plant compounds in lemons can help lose weight. The researchers found that lemon polyphenols can suppress weight gain and body fat accumulation in laboratory animals. In this study, lemon polyphenols extracted from the skin were administered to mice under fattening diets. They gained less weight and less body fat than other mice. These are interesting results. However, for the moment, no study has confirmed the weight loss effects of lemon compounds in humans.

Prevention of tumors
Some analysis studies have shown that people who consume the most citrus fruits have a lower risk of certain types of cancer. Researchers have also been encouraged by animal studies showing that D-limonene, a compound found in lemon oil, has cancer preventive properties.
Although other studies strongly contradict these results. That being said, there are many contradictory studies of this type around the theme of lemon and cancer prevention, and at present no major study has come to settle the debate.

Cardiovascular health
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), citrus fruits can help reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in women. A study of data from nearly 70,000 women over the age of 14 showed that women who ate the most citrus fruits had a 19% lower risk of ischemic stroke than women who ate less citrus.

Skin
Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the skin support system. According to a study published in 2014, vitamin C, when consumed naturally or topically applied, can help fight skin damage from the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve the overall texture of the skin .

Caution
Lemons are rich in acid, so their juice can affect people who suffer from canker sores or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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