This fruit originated in
Asia and is currently cultivated worldwide. The lemon is the fruit of the lemon
tree and should never be omitted from a healthy diet.
PROPERTIES
1. ACTIVATOR OF THE
IMMUNE SYSTEM
Its high content of
Vitamin C activates the immune system by increasing our defences and helping us
to combat diseases, usually infectious.
2. COLLAGEN
Lemons help to form
collagen and thereby contribute to the maintenance of strong bones and joints. They
also contribute to having healthy teeth, gums, skin and hair.
3. ELASTICITY
The elements of lemons
contribute to the elasticity found within our larger arteries and in turn, help
them to prevent the emergence of thrombi within them.
They also contribute
to maintaining the basal membrane of small blood vessels stable thereby, avoiding
capillary fragility and preventing them from rupturing.
4. PREVENTION OF
CANCER
Certain studies
suggest that certain types of acids present in lemons would intervene in the
prevention of various types of cancer, by blocking a type of cancerous
substances called nitrosamines. The limonoids or small phytonutrients present
within lemon rinds would act in the same way.
5. ANTISEPTIC
Lemons act as a potent
antiseptic by helping scarring.
6. PREVENTION OF
DISEASES
A number of studies
have been able to demonstrate how lemons aid in the prevention of degenerative,
cardiovascular and eye diseases.
7. ANTIINFLAMATORY
The presence of
antioxidants such as flavonoids, reduce pain and inflammation.
8. BLOOD PRESSURE
The elements present
within lemons help to prevent high blood pressure by acting as diuretics.
9. PECTIN
Pectin is another
element present within lemons. This soluble fibre decreases cholesterol and
glucose levels, whilst also feeding the good bacteria present within our
intestinal flora.
10. IRON ABSORPTION
The Vitamin C present
in lemons help us to absorb the iron present within vegetables, especially
green leafy vegetables such as spinach, watercress, swiss chard, etc. Pouring a
small quantity of lemon juice on top of these vegetables, helps the body to
absorb their nutrients much more effectively.
OTHER BENEFITS OF
LEMON
IN TEA
Lemon is usually used
to treat colds and coughs due to their anti-inflammatory properties. It is
prepared using hot water and honey.
DIARRHOEAS
Lemons are used as a
component of alkaline lemonade to combat the dehydration caused by diarrhoea.
It is prepared by dissolving half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of baking
soda, half a teaspoon of sugar and the juice of two lemons into a litre of
boiled or bottled water. This lemonade is drunk in small sips until the
diarrhoea improves.
In addition to all of
the uses explored within this article, it is also important to add that lemons
can also be used as salad dressings and in the elaboration of meals, desserts,
juices, sorbets, sherbets, etc. Lemon sorbets and sherbets can be used to aid
the digestion of large meals.
Lemons are a source of
health.
Dr. J. Hurtado
Martinez
Medical Director of
HealthSalus
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