The use of lemon
Bright yellow fruits have long earned universal respect for their unique medicinal properties. After all, a Cup of tea with lemon perfectly warms, helps the body to cheer up, improves well-being and increases resistance to infections. This citrus is one of the most popular flavoring additives for various types of dishes, confectionery,
etc. lemon is a tree that grows today in Asia, this yellow citrus is grown in the Caucasus, in the Mediterranean and in America.
this citrus is an excellent preventive remedy for colds. Strengthens the immune system, increases the body's resistance. It is no accident that citric acid is often included in the complex of antiviral drugs and other remedies for colds. The healing properties of citrus fruits are also manifested in their antiseptic effect. The juice has a wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effect, and also kills germs. In some countries, cut fruits are applied directly to the affected area. Lemon is consumed all year round, mixed with tea, sugar or water. The fruit is famous for its content of ascorbic acid — a natural antioxidant and immunostimulator. Therefore, people are interested in the useful properties and contraindications to the use of these fruits.
Lemon composition:
the pulp contains citric acid, which is the basis of the fruit. The peel is rich in flavonoids, essential oils, pectin compounds, dietary fibers, glycosides, phytoncides. Of course, most of these substances accumulate in the pulp.
LEMON HAS A LOT OF VITAMINS. Among them are folic and ascorbic acids, Pantothenic acid, vitamin D, tocopherol, thiamine, retinol, pyridoxine, Riboflavin, vitamin PP.
Among the microelements of lemon, the most valuable are boron, iron, copper, molybdenum, zinc, fluorine and manganese. There are also many macronutrients, including sulfur, potassium, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and others. In lemon, proteins, carbohydrates and fats are optimally concentrated. The caloric content of a serving of 100 g does not exceed 28 units.
Benefits of lemon for immunity
Two tablespoons of lemon juice contain half of a person's daily need for ascorbic acid. Everyone knows that vitamin C is necessary to maintain the body's protective functions. Lemon is mandatory for people who often change their place of residence (more precisely, climatic conditions). Citrus fruits promote acclimatization. Tea with lemon and honey facilitates the transfer of the off-season. Citrus fruits should be consumed in the midst of an epidemic of influenza and SARS. Lemon saves from the first signs of a cold, reduces body temperature and promotes sweating.
Useful properties of lemon
promotes better absorption of nutrients from food;
invigorates, relieves drowsiness and fatigue;
normalizes the psychoemotional environment, fights the effects of stress;
whitens nails and strengthens them;
improves blood composition and circulation;
it is used to improve hair.