12 lemon hacks to improve your health

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Before I became interested in nutrition, I only used lemon as an addition to fish dishes and sometimes dipped a wedge in a mug of tea. But the deeper I dived into the issues of healthy eating, the more ways I began to use lemon for myself. Below I have compiled 12 lemon hacks to help you improve your health.

1. Lemon as a source of electrolytes

Lemon is rich in electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium, and many people don't even know that this combination allows you to create the perfect sports drink with your own hands.

Instead of spending money on drinks that are high in sugar, you can make a much healthier drink (and do it for less) at home.

Here is one of the possible recipes: stir 40 ml of lemon juice in 1 liter of water, add 3 tablespoons of honey and a quarter of a tablespoon of salt. At the exit we get a drink for 4-5 servings.

2. Lemon as an immunity booster

If you feel that you are getting sick, try drinking a glass of warm water with lemon juice and honey to strengthen your immune system.

One lemon contains about 50% of the total daily value of vitamin C. Together with such minerals as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, which are also found in lemon, we get a natural immune enhancer.

3. Lemon as a remedy for nausea and motion sickness

Motion sickness is not the most pleasant thing, especially when it happens while traveling or on vacation. If there is no medicine on hand and there is no pharmacy nearby, try holding a lemon wedge in your mouth. It will help you feel better. Lemons are an excellent remedy for nausea.

4. Lemon as a natural anti-hangover

Sometimes in life there are situations when in the morning we regret that we drank too many strong drinks yesterday. If suddenly this happened to you, know that lemon will help you.

Lemon not only fights nausea and provides the body with electrolytes (which were lost during the meal), but also helps remove toxins from the liver.

Squeeze lemon into water and drink this composition.

5. Lemon as a remedy for bloating

Bloating can have a variety of causes. But just like motion sickness, this ailment sneaks up on us at the most inopportune time.

If you wake up in the morning and feel uncomfortable in the abdomen, drink a drink prepared according to a special recipe. Take 4-5 slices of cucumber, half a lemon, a quarter of an orange, and a few mint leaves, cut into slices, and put all this in a liter decanter of cold water (preferably with ice). This should help.

6. Lemon as a liver cleaner

The human liver is a much more important organ than many of us are used to thinking. If only because it is responsible for over a hundred different functions in the body. A liver clogged with toxins can cause disruption of many processes that take place in the body, which will affect health and well-being.

A great way to cleanse your liver is to use lemon peel. Citrus peels (lemons, oranges) are rich in a substance called D-lemonene. It effectively removes toxins from the body, including toxins from the liver.

7. Lemon as a protection against cancerous tumors

Lemon and lemon juice are powerful sources of the natural antioxidant vitamin C. Vitamin C prevents free radicals in the body, which are often the cause of cancer.

Therefore, make it a rule to consume a little lemon or lemon juice at least once a day.

8. Lemon as a means of fighting obesity

Of course, the mere fact that you are eating lemon will not make your body slimmer. However, in conjunction with diet and exercise, daily consumption of lemon will help you shed those extra pounds faster.

The fact is that lemon speeds up metabolism and supplies the body with energy, allowing you to stay active throughout the day.

Adding a small amount of crushed red pepper (chili) to water mixed with lemon juice will energize you and speed up your metabolism.

9. Lemon as a means of lowering cholesterol levels in the body

In 2013, the International Journal of Humanities and Social Science conducted a study among people with high blood pressure. The participants were divided into three groups. The first group was given a glass of water with lemon juice. The participants in the second group were given one apple each. And the third group was given both an apple and a glass of water. And we asked them to conduct a training session.

At the end of the experiment, the participants in the first group had the most significant decrease in cholesterol levels. Those with both apple and lemon juice came in second.

From this, the scientists concluded that drinking lemon actually helps lower blood cholesterol levels.

10. Lemon as protection against kidney stones

You already understand how good lemon is for humans. But we have not yet described all of its properties.

Drinking lemon also prevents kidney stones due to its citrates. Scientists already have evidence that citrates in urine prevent calcium from sticking to other substances, which usually leads to stones.

Drink lemon water daily to prevent kidney stones from developing or growing.

11. Lemon as asthma relief

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, lemon is also beneficial for relieving asthma symptoms. It reduces inflammation, the airways open up, and the person can breathe more easily.

Taking one tablespoon of lemon juice one hour before meals has been shown to relieve asthma symptoms.

Important! Lemon juice from a bottle does not have the same effect on our body as freshly squeezed juice. Scientists have come to the conclusion that lemon juice from a bottle can trigger an asthma attack.

12. Lemon as a remedy for stress and insomnia

To use lemon to influence your mood and sleep quality, try using it as an aromatherapy remedy.

All that is required is a fresh lemon and a container of water. Boil water, squeeze the lemon juice into it and add the rest of the lemon. Then place the container with the mixture next to it and just inhale this aroma.

Lemon scent has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and calm the mind. It is a great alternative to sleeping pills and sedatives. Try it.

As you can see, the list of the health benefits of lemon and how it can be used to improve health is quite long. It doesn't matter if you use all the tips or just a few, the fact remains: lemon should be one of the staples on your shopping list.