This one of the most amazing citrus fruit in the world, and yes I know it's not an Herb, but I am going for the most powerful ones, and is impossible to let Lemon out of it. I start my day with hot water with lemon juice, I use lemon for teas, as a seasoner in salads, meats, fish, and desserts. And also as an exfoliant in my beauty routine.
Lemons are a great source of vitamin C, and I can feel its power when I squeeze it, as the smell touch of our body is a perfect match.
Lemons help in controlling blood pressure as they are rich in potassium.
Lemon juice helps in clearing out toxins from the body, thus helps in cleansing. They help prevent the formation of kidney stones. They are alkaline in nature and reduce acidity, pain, and inflammation. Limonene present in lemons helps in preventing the growth of cancer.
Lemons are rich in vitamin C and act as an immunity booster. Lemons are rich in antioxidants.
As I said I start my day with a cup of warm water with half of the fresh lemon.
Super easy just squizz the lemon juice directly in the water and drink it.
Is very important to use fresh lemons to acquire the most quantity of vitamins C.
How to prepare Lemon tea.
1- Put some water boiling.
2- After cutting very thin 3 fresh lemon peels, put them inside a teacup.
3- Poor the boiled water on the cup, and cover for 3 minutes.
4- Uncover and squeeze lemon juice on it, use sugar if you prefer, and is ready to drink.
Limoneira Company says on its website:
"..Lemons and Zinc A study by researchers in Switzerland in 2006 and published in the Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism looked at the role of both vitamin C and zinc in boosting the immune system, and whether that effect could apply to patients with specific conditions, such as respiratory tract infections, and the common cold, among others.
It is known that the levels of vitamin C in the blood serum drop when the body is under physical or mental stress, or when it is under attack by an infection. That is likely because the body’s immune system is using more of it when it is under attack by infection.
• Vitamin C improves the function of what is called natural killer cells, which help to eliminate infection and aid in antimicrobial activity; • It helps the body’s own helper cells such as lymphocytes; • It helps the body’s cells maintain their integrity, and resist oxidative damage.
Zinc also acts on specific elements of the body’s immune response, so the two were studied together. Both nutrients are crucial to maintaining good health.
• They help the body resist infectious diseases; • They reduce the severity of an episode of infection; • They reduce the length of infection.
Keeping you healthy
The study looked at the results of what it called a “large number” of trials where patients were given up to 1g of vitamin C and up to 30mg of zinc. What they found was significant.
• Intake of vitamin C and zinc improved symptoms; • It was also associated with the shortened time span of the infection, disease, or condition.
This response was associated with a variety of conditions, including:
• Respiratory infections; • The common cold; • Pneumonia; • Malaria; • Diarrhea infections in children.
What does it all mean?
lemons – which contain about 60mcg of zinc per 100g – and other citrus fruits help to boost your immune system and keep you healthy, and an extra boost will help when you are battling a cold or other infection."
Source: Limoeira Company
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