We never think of lemons and lemonade in a summer. Lemon and lime juice are so common in our menu that we have a dedicated day to introduce them.
Every August 29th, we celebrate National Lemon Juice Day to commemorate and celebrate the magic of this refreshing drink.
Have you ever wondered why we like lemons so much? In addition to enhancing the taste of our food, this citrus fruit also provides many important nutrients for the human body.
To commemorate this moment, let us learn more about the nutritional value and health benefits of this fruit:
1) Lemon hydrate: It is necessary to stay hydrated, especially in summer.Although Food and Nutrition Committee It is recommended that women consume at least 91 ounces a day and men should consume 125 ounces of fluid. Many people cannot meet this requirement. One way to correct this situation and increase your fluid intake is to add lemon to the water, as it enhances the flavor and encourages you to drink more water, whether it is hot or cold.
2) Keep your heart healthy: according to Health hotline, Lemon contains vitamin C that is good for heart health and several beneficial plant compounds that may lower cholesterol.A lemon provides about 31 mg of vitamin C, and the fiber and plant compounds in the lemon also provide Significantly reduced Some risk factors for heart disease.
3) Antibacterial effect: Lemon juice has many antibacterial and antifungal properties.It is said that lemon juice Effective Inhibit the growth of Vibrio strains (Gram-negative bacteria). Citric acid is the main organic acid in these juices and was found to inhibit the growth of Vibrio parahaemolyticus that causes gastrointestinal diseases in humans.
4) Weight loss and clean skin: The pectin in lemon and its juice can help you stay full for a long time, thereby helping people lose weight. According to research, increasing fiber intake, especially from low-density sources such as fruits, can lead to weight and fat loss.Natural antibacterial properties and alpha-hydroxy acids also make it as effective as many over-the-counter drugs acne drug. They can brighten and exfoliate, while helping to remove blackheads.
5) Fight anemia: Many of us suffer from iron deficiency because we do not get enough iron from food. lemon It is said to contain iron, but more importantly, they mainly prevent anemia by improving the absorption of iron in plant foods. Although our intestines can easily absorb iron from meat, chicken, and fish, iron from plant sources is not easy to absorb. However, adequate intake of vitamin C and citric acid helps this process.
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