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Writer's pictureChanelle DeGraff

Lemon Benefits to Love

Updated: Mar 10, 2023


Winter is coming, and lemons are a great tool to balance and heal. The citrus juice has enzymes that are considered a natural way to control obesity.1 These citrus juices also contain a range of various proteins that burn human fats.1



Cell Protection


Lemon juice is an all-star when it comes to flavoring your dishes. Try adding a spritz to fish, scrambled eggs, stir-fries, and oh yeah...water. Lemon juice is loaded with vitamin C. Way more vitamin C than orange juice. This vitamin C offers antioxidant support to your cells, protecting from cell damage that builds up over time. Lemon juice has a wide range of bioactive compounds that control about 60-70% of liver diseases via control lipids.


Help manage hunger and boost mood.


Adding lemon to water can prevent the ups and downs of hunger. The pectin in lemon (a type of soluble fiber) helps you feel full. Apigenin, a flavonoid found in lemons, has been shown to have antidepressant activity.1 Next time you feel like a snack or a little down, try mixing 1 cup of warm water with the juice of 1 lemon. Add a few slices for good measure.

These citrus juices also contain a range of various proteins that burn human fats.1



 

References


Fouad Abobatta, W. (2019). Nutritional Benefits of Citrus Fruits. American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research, 3(4), 303–306. https://doi.org/10.34297/ajbsr.2019.03.000681


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