It is likely you know: lemons have many properties to our body. That seems to be a no-brainer, but you may not know the many benefits of lemon for health. Therefore, do not hesitate to read the following article where you will have most of them.
It is a fruit (although many believe that it is a vegetable) citrus that it belongs to the family of the ructaceas and has in total 16 species, so far known.
The healing properties of lemon are contained in its flower, called orange blossom, in the branches of the tree and the fruit pulp, skin and seeds.
Different parts of the lemon tree is used in essential oils which serve to prepare soaps, shampoo, facial tonics, as well as elements also used in aromatherapy to renew the atmosphere and spirit. The flowers are used in food for certain dishes.
If you have respiratory illnesses, infusions are made with leaves and branches. One of the most versatile parts of the lemon is the shell or skin, which is used as an ingredient in many dishes and also make:
- Soaps
- Bath salts
- Deodorants
- Conservative food
- Syrups
No, we have not forgotten the lemon juice, but that we wanted to leave it to the end. It is this part of the fruit which has the highest concentration of properties, even though many people have a reluctance to consume it. Clear, because it is too acid, it has an unpleasant taste for some, it is said that "sour us" the body, which is corrosive to the stomach, which impairs the teeth, etc.
What's true in all this? Several studies indicate that, contrary to what the majority says about lemon, this is a friend and not an enemy of the human body. In addition, it should be remembered that the gastric juices in the stomach are more acidic and stronger than lemon juice. So... to not be afraid!
In addition to what you have told above, you have to know that the lemon serves to:
- Debug and clean the blood (the effects begin within minutes of ingestion).
- It is a natural antibiotic that reduces symptoms of many diseases.
- It promotes the Elimination of uric acid (which is responsible for arthritis, rheumatism, etc.).
- It has regenerative properties, making it combats premature aging of tissues, cells and blood.
- It prevents heart or circulatory problems.
- Improves health in the teeth and gums (unlike what is thought), fighting tooth decay, desinflamando mouth and dissolving stains from the teeth.
- Relieves headache, stomach pains, muscle, intestinal and legs.
- To combat STDs such as HIV, gonorrhea and syphilis.
- It eliminates diseases viral and bacterial, e.g., rubella, salmonella and parasites.
- It regenerates intestines, being very good remedy for those suffering from diarrhea, constipation, gas, colic, bad breath and peritonitis.
- Normalize the glandular system, so it is highly recommended in people with obesity or overweight.
- Combat insomnia and fatigue to keep the nervous system healthy (is excellent for reducing stress also).
- It heals and Heals wounds, sores, fungus, hives, bites of insects, etc.
- It is a perfect relaxer for hair and skin.
- It is good for weight loss, because it burns fat if you consume it in fasting (dissolved in a glass of warm water).
- It prevents the decalcification of the bones in the elderly.
- It eliminates toxins that accumulate in the body and cause currently, a large percentage of diseases such as diabetes, allergies, pneumonia, migraine headaches, catarrh, problems in blood, etc.
Since you've read all the benefits that this fruit, surely you want to run out to buy it or search for it in your fridge. Since cures or prevents the vast majority of illnesses, can not miss our home as, no doubt, you've already thought.
The recommended dose will depend on each person and the medical condition that you want to prevent or treat. At a general level, it is recommended to drink the juice of two lemons daily, if possible on an empty stomachin the morning and combined with warm water. It is worth to say that, to get their benefits, it has to be squeezed by us and not bought, as with all fruits.
Remove the pulp remaining in the bowl, because a good part of its properties are in that part of the fruit is not recommended.
During the day can use it to spice up a salad to add flavor to your herbal teas, milkshakes or juice, grated in savory dishes that carry lemon juice or sweet as pastry preparations. Two of the most "popular" are:
A typical Mexican dish carrying lemon in his preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- The juice of half a lemon
- 1 tomato
- 1 onion
- Salt to taste
Preparation
1 open the avocado in half, remove all the pulp and place in a container.
2. then cut diced tomato and onion into julienne strips, the finest possible.
3 squeeze the lemon juice.
4 mix all ingredients and mash them with a fork so it is you as a pulp or pulp.
5 you can eat with tortillas of corn, toasts, breads, cookies, etc.
A from incoming from the Arab cuisine which you'll love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas
- The juice of a lemon
- (Quantity required)
- Sweet paprika
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Cumin
- Salt
Preparation
1 put in a saucepan filled with water and chickpeas. Let stand overnight and the next day fire intermediate until they are tender (can take an hour).
2 squeeze the lemon juice and cut fine good garlic.
3. strain the chickpeas (reserve a little of the liquid)
4. place them in a bowl with remaining ingredients, except the paprika.
5 passes through the waste disposer until a paste is you.
6. Finally, another little pour of olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.
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