A lemon or a lime is something you should have in your refrigerator all the time. The acidity of this fruit can benefit your health in so many ways.
The juice of this fruit in your water- Highly Alkalizing:
Citrus fruits are acidic outside of the body. But once they are fully metabolized, the lemon/lime’s minerals are dissociated into the bloodstream. This raises the pH of body tissue above 7, making the body more alkaline. An alkaline body is not a good host for illness.
It is a Powerful Anti-Viral and Anti- Inflammatory:
Lemons and Limes are proven to have antibacterial and antiviral properties. The juice of this powerful fruit boost the immune system internally. The vitamin C and other healing properties of this fruit helps minimize the symptoms of cold, sore throat, mucous membranes, tract infections, canker sores and other illnesses due to viral infections or inflammation.
Helps Fight Cancer:
The peels of this fruit contain a terpene compound called d-limonene. Recent studies with animals showed, d-limonene compound consumed by these animals have a positive effect in the reduction of cancer cells that had these animals. In a study conducted by the University of Arizona on women who needed a vasectomy, those given 2 grams of limonene daily showed a 22% reduction of their tumors.
Better Complexion:
Limes and lemons contain collagen, an important component for healthy skin free of wrinkles. Collagen tightens and delays the aging process of the skin. The high concentration of antioxidants in this fruit helps to fight the free radicals we encounter in the environment.
Help you with Constipation:
The acidity from the juice of this fruit helps with the digestion process. When we consume this fruit, its properties interact with other enzymes and acids from our body, increases the secretion of gastric juice and promotes a better digestion. Lemons or limes induce a bile production; this consequently will increase a series of wave-like muscle contractions called peristalsis.
Don't ignore the properties of this fruit, it can help you to empower your health and save you tons of money instead of buying stuff that are only a band-aid for a moment.
Boosts Immune System:
These fruits are pack with vitamin C, a very important mineral to strengthen our immune system. Vitamin C aids the immune system by attacking the nucleic acid of virus cells and also destroy bacteria. For this reason, it is important for people who suffer from asthma to consume this fruit full of antioxidants properties. A strong immune system will fight and make a person more resistant to external factors; like pollution.
There are more reasons to consume this fruit, but these are the most important when I look on how the health of our community has become. We have many health conditions that we can prevent them just by making some little changes in our diets, but for our body are huge and well received. I hope this article answer some of your questions and concerns, and especially encourage you to integrate these lessons into having a healthier life ............ See you next time! :)
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