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02/08/2022

Lemon water is a popular trend right now, but are there any real benefits to it? That seems to be the question on everyone’s lips these days. It seems we’re all investing in water bottles, filling them with a combination of water and lemon juice and then drinking it either hot or cold depending on the season. But are there really any health benefits to be had from drinking lemon water? It certainly seems that way.

Several studies have been carried out into the health benefits of drinking lemon water, with results suggesting that lemon water can do everything from aiding gut digestion and weight loss, to improving the skin’s appearance. There’s even evidence to suggest that it can lower your blood pressure and boost your immunity.

This article assesses the evidence surrounding these claims, as well as looking at anecdotal evidence from devotees of lemon water. Plus, we’ll show you how to make your own lemon water from scratch.

01/08/2022

6 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Lemons

1. Support Heart Health
Lemons are a good source of vitamin C.

One lemon provides about 31 mg of vitamin C, which is 51% of the reference daily intake (RDI).

2. Help Control Weight
Lemons are often promoted as a weight loss food, and there are a few theories as to why this is.

One common theory is that the soluble pectin fiber in them expands in your stomach, helping you feel full for longer.

3. Prevent Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are small lumps that form when waste products crystallize and build up in your kidneys.

They are quite common, and people who get them often get them repeatedly.

4. Protect Against Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is quite common. It occurs when you don’t get enough iron from the foods you eat.

5. Reduce Cancer Risk
A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help prevent some cancers

Some observational studies have found that people who eat the most citrus fruit have a lower risk of cancer, while other studies have found no effects

6. Improve Digestive Health
Lemons are made up of about 10% carbs, mostly in the form of soluble fiber and simple sugars.

The main fiber in lemons is pectin, a form of soluble fiber linked to multiple health benefits.

31/07/2022

Ideas for using lemons
Got lots of lemons? Preserve them by cutting into a lemon, stuffing it with rock salt and storing it in preserving jars in lemon juice. After a few weeks, they're ready to add to pasta, couscous, stews or any dish that needs a lemony kick.
Slice lemons and pan-fry with white fish. They'll caramelize and add a lemony sauce to the fish.
Lemony couscous is complementary to meat dishes. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and some zest to the couscous with water or stock.
Place half a cut lemon inside a chicken before roasting it to infuse the meat with a lemony flavor.
Use lemon-infused oil for a change in dressings and pasta sauces.
Try using slivers of lemon flesh in your cooking. A modern prawn cocktail, made with prawns, avocado and slices of lemon flesh mixed through with a little mayonnaise and lettuce is a delicious treat.
Homemade lemonade is a refreshing drink on ice – mix water or soda with lemon juice and sugar or honey to your taste. Thin lemon slices added to ice cubes and frozen, make a lovely touch in a jug of water for the table (or a gin and tonic!).