Stay Fit With Lemons
Ever thought of how useful lemons can be?
Lemons not only have high nutritional values, but they can also help you stay fit!
The nutritive values of lemon per 100 gm are:
- Vitamin B: Thiamine 0.04 mg.;.
- Vitamin C: 50 mg
- Calcium: 40 mg
- Phosphorus: 22 mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.7 gm.
- Protein: 0.9 gm.
- Calories: 32
The other, health benefits, of lemon are:
A NATURAL ANTISEPTIC:
Lemon juice contains citric acid that acts as a great antiseptic when directly applied on wounds.
AGAINST SKIN PROBLEMS:
In case of skin problems, apply lemon juice directly to the skin and allowed to dry, especially in cases of acne and eczema. Then remove the juice with some olive oil, and cleanse with water. The juice is also good for the removal of blackheads, freckles and wrinkles.
AGAINST STRESS:
Take some lemon juice and mix it well in some warm water (NOTE: It won’t dissolve in plain water, you need warm water). Then use this mixture for aromatherapy (an aromatherapy stand, which is available in most general stores, is required for this) before sleep every night and it will help reduce stress greatly.
FOR BETTER DIGESTION:
The digestive qualities of lemon juice greatly relieve indigestion disorders such as heartburn, bloating and belching. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are helped in their clearing, thus preventing constipation and diarrhea.
AGAINST SCURVY:
Scurvy is a deficiency disease, caused due to lack of Vitamin C, which lemon juice has in abundance. So applying lemon juice directly on scurvy affected areas in the gum helps reduce the problem.
AGAINST INTESTINAL AND KIDNEY DISORDERS:
Lemon juice has long been used to reduce kidney and intestinal disorders as it helps in flushing out toxic wastes from the body, and also, it kills intestinal worms!
AGAINST LIVER PROBLEMS:
Consume a tea-spoon of lemon juice in a cup of warm water everyday and it will act as an excellent purifier for the liver.
AGAINST BLOOD PRESSURE:
Consumption of a tea-spoon of lemon juice daily reduces blood pressure and also strengthens capillaries, using Vitamin C. It also acts as an excellent sedative for nerves and relieves palpitation.
AGAINST CANCER:
The limonoid phytochemicals present in lemons help reduce the risk of cancer, if lemon juice is consumed daily.
AGAINST HEART DISEASES:
Lemon juice is a powerful anti-oxidant as it contains Vitamin C. It helps raise HDL cholesterol (the required one) and prevents the bad LDL cholesterol from getting oxidized, which in turn stops plaque (that which clogs the arteries) formation.
So have lemons everyday, and….well…. you CAN keep the doctor away!
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Brian Reeds | Aug 23, 2007 | Reply
Hey, cool cartoon pic! And great facts too!
Darlene McFarlane | Aug 23, 2007 | Reply
I put lemon juice in bottled water before drinking it. It’s refreshing in summer and as you pointed out, is good for your health.
Good article.
onflame | Aug 23, 2007 | Reply
Hey everyone, thanks for the comments
Onflame | Aug 24, 2007 | Reply
Hi again, please rate the article too
Darlene McFarlane | Aug 25, 2007 | Reply
Keep the faith. It’s hard until you make the front page where your name is constantly displayed. It will happen.
Sue Larsen Feb 27,2008 | Feb 27, 2008 | Reply
I have eaten lemons with salt since I was a little kid and I have to say I have had good health but didn’t know lemons were so good for you. The dentist cringes when I tell them that I eat lemons like most people eat oranges. I still have good teeth and the lemon juice hasn’t made my teeth fall out !!!
sue bushong | Apr 6, 2008 | Reply
my husband eats lemons like they are going out of style.
he loves them . the doc said to eat as many as you want
and he does. so thanks for the info.
SUNY | Apr 7, 2008 | Reply
keep up the good article, thanks guys!
maggie | Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
well can anyone tell if lemons are bad for you if you eat to many in a day ..i eat like 4 to 5 lemons everyday ,everyone has told me i would develope stomach problems from the acid and also i was told that lemons are bad for you teeth..i love eating lemons it’s i can live with them and i have to have them everyday..hope someone can answer my questions..
darlita | May 25, 2008 | Reply
I eat lemons almost everyday. I peel and slice them and sprinkle with salt. I never ate lemons until I was pregnant with my oldest son 21 years ago. I craved them something terrible while pregnant. The doc knows I eat them and has never said to stop. The dentist knows and tells me to be careful because of the high acid it could harm to my enamel on my teeth. No probelms yet. So hopefully all of those years of eating lemons and all of the future years of eating them….I will reap the health benefits…..as for the pucker up factor…I never pucker up from a lemons, they are real refreshing to me.
dolly | Jun 27, 2008 | Reply
if we start our day by drinking lemon juice say .. 4spoon of juice
early in the morning is it good for dieting and reducing fats …..
Ivy | Oct 15, 2008 | Reply
haha yeah i recently got addicted to lemons with salt… i dunno why i think they’re so good, people think im weird =P
my teeth do feel a little funky right after, and people keep saying OMG THEY’RE SO BAD FOR YOUR TEETH AND STOMACH
but from what ive heard from all my fellow lemon eaters, nothing terrible has happened to them
i guess so long as you eat them in moderation, they’re fine
ally | Oct 24, 2008 | Reply
I have been eating lemons with salt since I was little too—rite now I am pregnant with my second child and I have to have a lemon a day or else I will go nuts. I crave them morning noon and nite…I also like eating the rind—am I crazy?
lemonluvr | Nov 1, 2008 | Reply
My friends always tell me not to eat lemons even though i love them!!!
lemonluvr | Nov 1, 2008 | Reply
are they good for teeth?? anwsr!
callapitter | Nov 20, 2008 | Reply
Wow… didnt know there were so many of us out there. I have been craving lemons with salt every day now for over 3 months, right after my brother passed away. I have no idea why or where the craving came from, but it is almost like I need a “lemon fix”. Wonder why this occurs?
Venise | Jan 7, 2009 | Reply
I love lemon juice, I beleve it has some healing properties and aids in me losing weight.
Venise | Jan 7, 2009 | Reply
I forgot to say that Iam learning to drink lemon juice daily to aid in my weight lose.
SHAAZIA | Jan 8, 2009 | Reply
I WAS ALWAYS TOLD TO STOP EATING SO MANY LEMONS, ITS A RELIEF TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE MORE LIKE ME OUT THERE. ONLY ONE THING THAT BOTHERS ME THOUGH IS THAT THEY SAY LEMONS MAKE YOUR MEMORY REALLY WEAK, HOW TRUE IS THAT? PLS HELP SOMEBODY.
delila | Jan 21, 2009 | Reply
“Sucking on lemons.
This habit is often done for the misguided purpose of “whitening” the teeth. If done on a regular basis, the citric acid in the lemons is so strong that it can leach important minerals from the teeth and erode their outer surfaces. This can cause a multitude of problems, including chronic sensitivity to cold food and drinks, a chalky and worn look to the enamel, weakening of the teeth leading to chipping and cracking, and a greater incidence of tooth decay caused by loss of protective enamel. Drinking citrus fruit juices and eating fruit containing citric acid are not necessarily harmful, as long as they aren’t held in the mouth for prolonged periods of time.”
Krisey | Jan 21, 2009 | Reply
Great article layout! I love lemonnsss
Patrick | Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
I have been eating lemons my whole life and I brought them to school people thought I was weird and so we looked it up on the net and now I feel good about my strange habit. Salt is especially good with them!
Jamie | Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
Let me just say,, it is four in the morning and I am eating a cucumber soaking in lemons. My mom turned me on to them and I have to have them EVERYDAY. I LOVE THEM. I have searched the net trying to find a bad reason not to eat them, well I haven’t seen anything bad yet! For all of the lemon lovers out there try this: 1/2 peeled and thinly sliced cucumber
2 large and juicy lemons
salt and pepper
let the cucs sit for at least 5 min.
You will be addicted.
Tim | Mar 15, 2009 | Reply
Hey guys I also LOVE lemons with salt (why do we all like them with salt?). Anyway i can tell you that i have been eating them since i was little and my teeth have suffered. I used to dig in them with my two front teeth and now they are chipping away and dont look to good. If you eat lemons just chew and swallow dont dig in with your teeth
Jacqui | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
Hi,I also love eating lemons peeling and all oranges too, it is a strong craving i cant control,i eat lemon and salt first thing in the morning, my family has warned me it could be harmful to my health, but i’ve tried to break the habit and have failed.
i carry sliced lemon in a zip lock bag in my handbag along with salt.i have to have it ,i like the way it tastes,just the thought of lemon make my mouth water. is this normal because it dosen’t feel normal.anyone have a clue??????
TexasQueen | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
WOW finally I feel normal!!!! “stands up and raises hand” HELLO my name is Texas Queen and I’m addicted to lemons. LOL. Seriously though I have been eating lemons as well as limes (although lemons are my favorite) with salt since, well, FOREVER. I have to say that I absolutely crave them ALL THE TIME. There is a down side though, my teeth have suffered from it. Now my dentist told me that there are people out there that it really won’t affect, but as for myself I personally already had a high acidic level to my, let’s call it Well Being. So it is like a double whammy to me, plus the fact that there is a poor history of tooth heath that runs on one side of my family, that didn’t help matters either. My teeth, expecially the fronts have had the most dammage. There was a time where I completely dropped the habit of eating lemons and limes for a long period…but they drew me back in. I could not stay away. I had to have them!!! Now my back teeth are worse for wear also. But I have to say that even with that I feel (body wise) not right if I don’t have them. They help with my diet, getting me to drink more water, and digestive help as well. They are great for the skin and hair when used topically. My only isssue is that now with my teeth so bad I feel so guilty for still having them and sometimes there is pain when eating them…but I really just can’t help myself. I ask…can you really be addicted to lemons and/or limes just like any other addict? I may proof to that!
Blessed_beauitfulone | May 7, 2009 | Reply
I am glad to see so many lemon eaters out there. I began eating whole lemons 2 yrs ago and I thought I was strange. I just assumed my body was craving some nutrients or vitamins I was lacking. However I enjoy the refreshing feeling and taste.
jennifer boyd | May 15, 2009 | Reply
OMG!!! yes i eat lemons all the time people think im crazy but i had no idea they were so nutritious . i eat them with salt .. pepper and a little vinegar.. somtimes just plain salt.. i love them every since i was a child… im 18 now and eat them often
Safia | May 16, 2009 | Reply
jennylen | Jun 2, 2009 | Reply
im a 8months pregnant it is allowed i drink lemon? and its good also for the wringles of my husband???
jennylen | Jun 2, 2009 | Reply
hi again please email ur answer because i want to know jennylen_tawide@yahoo.com thnx
Me | Jun 5, 2009 | Reply
This is interesting. All of us who crave lemons love to eat them with salt. It could be as simple as it tasting good, but I’m thinking it might be something more. So, someone post – do you also love pickles? I do. I love olives, too. They all seem to have the same tangy taste.
My teeth are very damaged from lemons, but I still have to eat them. They make the world right =)
I know salt is an electrolyte, and I just found out that lemons are, too. Does that mean we all have an electrolyte imbalance? Has anyone ever had a doctor tell them what this might mean? I would love to know if anyone has any info.
Cori | Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
So strange I have been having lemon and salt cravings for a couple weeks now. I have always lover sour candy and salty foods and I find this to be a refreshing way of having both worls. My husband and friends think I am so strange. Glad to know it’s not just me.
JACQUI | Jun 21, 2009 | Reply
does anyone notice dry hair or dry eyes????
kati | Jun 24, 2009 | Reply
wow, ok, so i love lemons as well, and this article makes me feel alot better about eating them. i actually just had one. what i like to do is use my magic bullet and blend up two lemons and add alittle crushed ice blend it and salt and its like a tangy icy! its great. i always eat them when my throat is sore and it soothes the burn. and i also am completely inlove with pickles and olives and anything with a tang. im 18 and have been eating these things since i can remember, my mom used to eat them all the time so thats what started my kick. but im very worried that my teeth will take toll fromthis in the future or posiibly now. just cant believe there are so many people out there that love lemons as much as i do! does anyone ever order a bowl of lemons on the side at a resteraunt? i like to eat them with everything. lol seriously.
ron | Jul 5, 2009 | Reply
i drink lemon juice in warm water,does anyone know if it can drop you hdl,if so how long would it take
Shay | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
I am so much n loveee with lemons. They are the best fruits out there. If i could- id eat one each and everyday. Lemon juice plan, and even lemons with no salt or sugar are the besttt. People think its too sour or too nasty- but i love it. And i dont care what ne body says!!! YEA LEMON LOVERSSS!!!! : )