Did you know these facts about Lemons? 1. The lemon constitutes one of nature’s seven top sources of potassium, a mineral that promotes clear thinking, aids in normalizing blood pressure, and works with sodium to regulate the body’s water balance. 2. The lemon is also a first rate insect bite repellent, not just because of its citric and ascorbic acid content but because of the organic citrus compound azadirachtin, a potent natural insect repellent which is secreted by the skin of the lemon. 3. Add the juice of one lemon to an equal amount of hot water for an anti-bacterial gargle. 4. High in Vitamin C, lemons prevent scurvy, a disease that causes bleeding gums, loose teeth and aching joints. 5. The juice of half a lemon in warm water morning, noon, and night helps eliminate toxins and ease aches 6. Fresh lemon juice has only 4 calories per tablespoon, and a trace of sodium 7. Fresh squeezed lemon in a glass of water is said to cleanse the liver. Lemons are also believed to stimulate the metabolism. 8. Lemon juice promotes perspiration and helps block pain. When lemon juice is heated, salicylic acid – the chemical cursor of aspirin’s active ingredient is produced 9. To use lemon juice as an astringent body pack, mix juice with oatmeal and sponge mixture over your skin. 10. Sprinkle lemons with water and refrigerate in a plastic bag, lemons will last a month or more frozen. 11. Lemon Trees grow 10-20 feet 12. Lemon trees bloom and produce fruit year–round on the California coast. Each tree can produce between 500 and 600 pounds of lemons in a year 13. California and Arizona produce 100% of the entire U.S. lemon crop 14. Lemons are thought to have originated in Southern China. 15. A halved lemon dipped in salt or baking powder can be used to brighten copper and silver cookware. The acid cuts through the tarnish and the abrasives assist the cleaning. 16. Lemon juice applied to blackheads and acne helps clear up skin and prevent new breakouts.
Posted on: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:00:52 +0000