5 Reasons Why Lemon Is A Superfruit
By:
Neeru Dangwal
Lemon has always been an essential part of our food and drinks. However, lemon has always been known as the healthy superfruit. Lemon instantly adds flavor to savory dishes and provides therapeutic benefits. Apart from what you know, here are 5 uses of lemons which makes it a superfruit.
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- Boosts Immunity
We know that pandemic is not over yet and Corona Virus is still here. What we have to focus on apart from wearing masks and using hand sanitizer is to strengthen our immunity. Lemon strengthens immunity and makes our immune system strong against various infectious diseases like cough and cold.
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- Weight Loss
Lemon helps you to lose that extra fat. You can add lemon juice to a glass of water and drink it on an empty stomach. It increases body metabolism which eventually leads to weight loss. Exercise is necessary along with it.
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- Beat the Summer
Summer has arrived and at the end of the day, we all feel tired. It happens because our body has no more energy or electrolytes left. A Lemon drink with mint and a small amount of sugar can helps you restore electrolytes and provide energy. Also, what’s better than a lemon drink in the summer.
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- Therapeutic Benefits
Lemon has Vitamins such as vitamin A and C, it also includes carbohydrates and proteins. They help in treating kidney stones, cures heart problems. The antioxidants in lemon help to prevent serious diseases like cancer. They aid in dental care such as reduces toothache and makes gums stronger.
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- Skin problems
When applied topically incorporated in a mask or diluted with some water, lemon helps to treat skin conditions like Eczema, Acne. Lemon has Vitamin C which reduces hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
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Whether you incorporate lemon in your diet or use it to make tea or a cold drink in summer. The health benefits of lemon are numerous which makes it a superfruit.
