Lemons & Their Health Benefits (And Other Uses For Them) – 719woman.com
We always have a few lemons on hand because I use a lot of lemon juice when cooking and both my husband and I like adding the lemon zest to a lot of our dishes. I’ve also started drinking lemon water in the mornings again, which has really felt beneficial to my body. I know that lemons have large amounts of vitamin C but what other health benefits did they offer I wondered?
**Always Wash Your Lemons!
Even if you’re not eating the lemon zest, you need to wash lemons before you use them to remove any dirt, pesticide residue, or bacteria. Slicing into an unwashed lemon can spread the germs throughout the inside. And just think of how many hands might have touched that lemon at the grocery store…wash them!
Turns out, there are a lot of reasons to add lemons to your diet since they really do offer a wide variety of health benefits. Here are 7 excellent reasons to add lemons to your daily routine.
http://www.simplemost.com/reasons-why-lemons-are-one-of-the-best-foods-health/
**Lemon Can Be Bad For Tooth Enamel.
I was a bit concerned about the acid in lemons and it not being a good thing for my teeth. And in fact, lemon juice can erode tooth enamel. But there are ways you can drink acidic drinks and preserve the tooth enamel….
How to drink water with lemon and preserve your tooth enamel
And not only can lemons be a healthy addition to your diet, but they can also be used in your daily beauty routine or help clean and freshen your home. Here are 34 useful tips on using lemons that I wrote about in an earlier post…
https://www.719woman.com/featured-on-homepage-top/lemons/