Friday, March 20, 2020

Surprising Benefits of Eating Lemons

Lemons are a popular fruit that people use in small quantities to add flavor to food. However, they rarely consume them alone due to their intense, sour taste. Lemonsgive flavor to baked goods, sauces, salad dressings, marinades, drinks, and desserts, and they are also a good source of vitamin C.

Lemon water is generally safe to drink, but there are a few potential side effects to be aware of. Lemon contains citric acid, which may erode tooth enamel. The citric acid may cause heartburn in some people. Others experience relief from heartburn, as lemon juice becomes alkaline, reducing acidity in digestion.

Lemon water can promote fullness, support hydration, boost metabolism and increase weight loss. However, lemon water is no better than regular water when it comes to losing fat. That being said, it is tasty, easy to make and can be used as a low-calorie replacement for higher-calorie beverages.

Lemon water contains high amounts of citrate, and numerous human studies have found it can successfully help treat kidney stones However, lemon water may also be a good alternative for those who don't tolerate potassium citrate as a first-line treatment.

High blood pressure can lead to scary stuff like kidney failure, a heart attack or a stroke. Luckily, eating lemons on the regular has been proven to help.

Pectin, which is found in the peel and pulp of citrus fruits like lemons, has been proven to help people feel fuller, longer. 

Although regular inflammation is important for your body’s immune response to fight off something like a cold, chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain, fatigue, digestive issues, mood swings, and even cancer -- pretty nasty stuff. Luckily, vitamin C has antioxidant properties that have been proven to reduce inflammation.

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, then you know the excruciating pain that comes with trying to pass one. But if lemons are regularly a part of your diet, you may not have to worry about it. Lemons have a high amount of citrate, which has been proven to naturally prevent the formation of kidney stones.

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