During fasting, lemon juice has a tremendous ability to dissolve mucus and scour toxins from the cellular tissue.
Beyond lemon’s famous refreshing taste and great addition to many foods, not until the 1890s did their health benefits become understood. People who were suffering from scurvy simply drank lemon juice each day and they were cured. Lemons became so popular that people were willing to pay a dollar, almost a day’s pay, for a single lemon. Today, you could buy two bushels for an average day’s pay, but do not let their availability fool you; they are a fruit to be treasured.
The Healing Powers and Health Benefits of Lemon Juice
Lemon Juice Nutrition
Lemons are very high in vitamin C. In fact, only 1 cup of lemon juice, at 61 calories, has 187% of your daily need of this powerful antioxidant, and is also a good source of folate and potassium.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Juice is an excellent source of:
Lemon Juice is a good source of:
Phytochemicals & Antioxidants in Lemon Juice
When Stanley Burroughs wrote his book, The Master Cleanser, in 1941, he put lemons back on the health map, promoting the Lemonade Diet, which consisted of lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. There are countless testimonies of the detoxifying ability of this lemon-based fast. During fasting, lemon juice has a tremendous ability to dissolve mucus and scour toxins from the cellular tissue. They are also an excellent diuretic. The phytochemical limonene has been shown to be effective in dissolving gallstones and protecting from all kinds of cancers. The greatest concentration of limonene is found in the white pith of the lemon.
Preparing for Juicing
When juicing lemons, leave some of the inner white peel for the bioflavonoid, limonene.
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Lemon Juice Tips
One of the most refreshing drinks on a hot summer day is chilled mineral water with a splash of freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Lemon is excellent in fruit salads as it inhibits the discoloration of cut fruit that is exposed to the air. Another great trick that will impress friends and family is to make frozen lemon juice cubes, turning tap water into a gourmet drink.
Picking Perfect Produce
Skin should be smooth with no green spots. The heavier the lemon, the thinner the skin and greater the yield of juice. A darker yellow will be less acidic whereas the lighter color or some green will be a more tart lemon.
Storing Your Produce
Will store for 3 weeks in refrigerator.
Taste Combos
It was not until I added a lemon to fresh veggie juice that my young daughters really took to drinking this nutritious food. Lemons add a refreshing lift to the otherwise heavy flavor of carrot and green-based juices.