Benefits & properties of lemon that helps digest & protects against cancer.
An outstanding citrus fruit rich in active ingredients that regenerates the stomach, activates digestive process & according to recent studies seems to be ideal in the fight against cancer.
The lemon (citrus limonum) belongs to the citrus family & is the most cultivated citrus fruit in the world. Rich in organic acids (citric acid that is Vitamin C & malic acid) on the contrary of what we think lemon helps relieve stomach burns & aches, by contrasting the action of the gastric fluids through a chemical reaction that brings to the production of carbonates & bicarbonates, all antacid substances.
Lemon is grown all over the world basically, especially in the subtropical regions were the climate is warmer, the largest lemon producer is India followed by Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, & Italy (Sicily, calabria & campania regions). The lemons of the Amalfitan coast are famous all over the world by now also thanks to the production of the famous Limoncello.
The vitamin C found in the lemon helps the production of collagen, known for its role in the maintenance of body tissue, but not everybody knows that the vitamin C found in lemon helps lowering the level of LDL “bad” cholesterol and increasing the level of the HDL “good” cholesterol, whos function is to clean the arteries.
Lemon is also an excellent source of rutin, that protects our eyes, & various anti-oxidants that protect from tumors, in particular Liver, pancreas, stomach & gut. In these last years research was highly concentrated on food showing the value & importance of some foods in fighting against serious dieseases like cancer, & the connections between these dieseases & bad eating habits. In the studies held out on lemon, this protective characteristic was brought to light, the ability to protect the stomach mucous that in particular moments could become more delicate & weak even due to unappropriate lifestyles, it was also highlighted that all the parts of the lemon are beneficial, starting from the skin (rind), the juice & even the leaves & flowers.
Having the possibility of using biological lemons we can infact use it all either in the kitchen or as a natural remedy, here are some ideas & recipes:
COLD LEMON JUICE & ANISEED INFUSION AGAINST HALITOSIS (Bad Breath)
Pour 100ml cold water & 50ml lemon juice in a bowl mix 2 teaspoons ground aniseed. Let rest for 4 hours & than use to gargle & rinse various times during the day, the digestive function of the lemon helps fight halitosis.
ESSENTIAL OIL TO FIGHT ANXIETY & STRESS
This is particularly indicated if suffering from anxiety or stress, but also insomnia & mental fatigue.
Just put 15 drops of lemon, leaves or flowers essential oil in an air freshener diffuser, it can be used also for children & elderly.
If the essential oil is made from the lemon rind, than it is good against cellulite & ideal for external massages to be done after the shower whilst the skin is still damp.
Take a look at our tried and tested method: Anti-Diet
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