The
juice obtained from lemons has very important
health benefits, some of them known for a very
long time. Lemonade is considered a refreshing
drink, but its uses are far beyond this. The
essential oil obtained from this fruit is
considered to have an important role in cooling
the body. This is the reason why a good homemade
remedy in case of fever is a cup of lemonade
mixed with water and sugar. If you do not want
to use sugar for various reasons, you can use,
and it is quite recommendable, a little honey,
so the drink has a better taste. Drinking
liquids when being ill is very important because
high temperature determines dehydration, a
condition that weakens the body. Lemon juice is
very good for preventing that and it also offers
a surplus of energy for the ill body.
Lemon juice is very rich in vitamin C, a vitamin
responsible for a series of health benefits. For
many years, sailors or sea travelers used lemon
juice to prevent the appearance of scurvy. A
small quantity of sodium is also contained in
lemon juice, so it can be used by individuals
preferring a diet low in salt. A measure of
precaution must be taken when buying lemons from
the market. Many producers prefer to treat the
fruit with a chemical compound meant to improve
their looks and to maintain them for a longer
time. This chemical substance, called diphenyl,
must be removed from the fruit, by washing them
with unscented soap and a lot of water. Only
after that you can use the lemons as a whole
when you want to squeeze the juice out of them.
You do not have to throw away the pulp that
remains after squeezing the lemon. These remains
can be successfully used for treating the skin
bitten by insects. You can even make a hand
cream by mixing lemon pulp with a little water
and some glycerin. Lemon has other qualities as
well. For instance, studies have shown that
lemon juice vaporized in the air plays an
important role in neutralizing some bacteria,
like meningococcus, typhoid, pneumococcus and
staphylococcus within a duration of maximum one
hour and a half.
The lemon juice action against bacteria was also
discovered when put on some foods prone to
contract some bacteria, like raw oysters. In
such cases, it is advisable to let the lemon
juice work for about fifteen minutes and this
way, you will get rid of unwanted bacteria from
your food.
On a regular basis, lemon juice is used to
prevent infection or as a tonic in cases of cold
or flu. When you make lemon juice, choose fruit
that are fresh, without signs of wither. Mix the
juice with water and drink it. It has a good
taste and it helps you keep your health.
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