Wednesday 20 August 2014

Lemons of Life


This cool dude here has been considered one of the most healthiest foods.
Did you know the Ancient Egyptians believed that eating lemons and drinking lemon juice was an effective protection against a variety of poisons, and that recent research has confirmed this belief?
So here are 20 reasons why you should do the same and love the lemon.
1. Lemons are rich in Vitamin C
2. Your liver loves lemons
3. Cleanse your bowels
4. Scurvy is treated
5. Dissolves kidney stones and gall stones
6. It destroys intestinal worms
7. Lemon peel treats brain disorders like Parkinson's disease.
8. Reduces occurence of eye disorders.
9. Lemons have powerful antibacterial properties.
10. Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer compounds.
Convinced already? Read on...
11. Strengthens blood vessels
12.  Can be used to fight throat and other infections.
13. It is used as an anti-aging agent.
14. It controls High blood pressure.
15. Its been known to relieve stress.
16. It gives relief from arthritis and rheumatism.
17.  Its purges the blood.
18.  It stops bleeding gums and prevents toothache.
19.  It freshens your breath.
20.  Lemon in hot tea relieves headache.

Phew! Can I go on? Lol. The benefits of this fruit is so numerous that if I go on posting I won't stop.
 
So as I said before, you gotta just  love the lemon. And always remember...

Okay I'm done with this post. Going back to continue sipping my lemon tea.                      

10 comments:

  1. Very enlightening piece. Never knew Lemon had so much benefits. Thanks Mimi.

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  2. Nice. Pretty difficult to get around my school(MAN Oron).

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    1. Pink diva you can ask around you'll be surprised to find that they do sell them somewhere around. The good thing is that they can grow almost anywhere

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  3. give me lemons everyday for the rest of my life from now on somebody plssssssss

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  4. Highly informative. Thank you.

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    2. Right you are @anon 19:02. Mirabel I suggest you do a post daily on fruits or veges and their benefits. (one per day)

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  5. This is interesting. I should send for lemons now.

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