Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Lemons.

 Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Lemons.

Lemons are most famous and daily requirement of Asian peoples due to its therapeutic value. It is also used to increase the secretion of bile in our body.  

  

Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, providing 64% of the Daily Value in a 100 g serving. Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenes, and tannins. Lemon juice contains slightly more citric acid than lime juice (about 47 g/l), nearly twice the citric acid of grapefruit juice, and about five times the amount of citric acid found in orange juice.

Other essential nutrients are given below

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Energy  -  29kcal               

Carbohydrates -  9.32g

Sugars  - 2.5g

Dietary fiber - 2.8g

Fat 0.3g                             Protein 1.1g

Vitamins

Thiamine (B1)           3 %    Riboflavin (B2)      2 %

Niacin (B3)               1 %    Pantothenic acid    4 %      

Vitamin B6                6 %    Folate (B9)            3%                 Choline                    1 %

Vitamin C                64 %

Minerals

Calcium             3 %       

Iron                    5 %

Magnesium       2 %       

Manganese       1 %       

Phosphorus       2 %       

Potassium         3 %       

Zinc                   1 %

Lemons and limes are used interchangeably in many instances, and when it comes to taste, it’s easy to get these two citrus fruits mixed up. Both have a sour and tart flavor that adds the perfect amount of zing to drinks and recipes.

There are quite a few differences between the two fruits, starting with their appearance. Limes are bright green while lemons are vibrant yellow. Additionally, limes are typically slightly smaller than lemons. Limes tend to be less sour and have a smoother taste as well. Both are used similarly, though, and can often be swapped in many recipes.

Health Benefits of Lemon given below:

Good For Skin

Due to high amount of vitamin C and other antioxidants, it protects skin from Sun burn and its healing property removes your dead cells and promotes new cells at your skin.

Maintain Hydration
One glass of lemon water (3-5ml lemon juice and add 300ml water) maintains electrolytes balance in our body and prevents from sun stroke.

Weight Loss
Due to presence of citric acid, polyphenol antioxidants reduce weight gain caused by a high-fat diet in our body. In addition, insulin resistance was improved.

According to study published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition showed that polyphenol antioxidants found in lemons significantly reduced weight gain caused by a high-fat diet in mice.

Prevents Kidney Stones

Lemons have good quantity of citric acid which may help to prevent calcium kidney stones. Having 1/2 cup of lemon juice provides the same amount of citric acid you’d find in prescription varieties.

Helps in Constipation  

Drink warm lemon water to start the process of eliminating the waste products from our body. It helps in constipation and diarrhea, by ensuring smooth bowel functions.

Written by Chandan Shrivastav on 25 Feb 2018

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