Hidden benefits of Lemon

In this article we will talk about "Hidden benefits of Lemon".

Lemon is a species of small evergreen tree which belongs to Rutaceae family.

Lemon juice contains about 5% to 6% of citric acid , pH of lemon is around 2.2, lemon is super rich food of Vitamin C, it can fill your 64% of daily requirement of vitamin C in 100g of lemon.

Lemon support several health benefits like, heart health, weight management and digestive health.

India is the world's largest producer of lemon with 2.978.000 tons and Mexico is the second largest producer in the world with 2.429.839 tons.

 

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Nutritional Fact of Lemon

Per 100 gram of lemon

 

Calories	29
Carbs	9.32g
Protein	1.1g
Fat	0.3g
Fiber	2.8g
Sugar	2.5g
Vitamin B1	0.04mg
Vitamin B2	0.02mg
Vitamin B3	0.1mg
Vitamin B5	0.05mg
Choline	5.1mg
Vitamin C	53mg
Calcium	26mg
Iron	0.6mg
Magnesium	8mg
Phosphorus	16mg
Potassium	139mg
Zinc	0.06mg
Manganese	0.03mg

 

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Benefits of Lemon

1. Helps in prevent kidney stones

Kidney stones are quite common health issue. lemon contains good amount of citric acid, which may help prevent stones by enhancing the urine volume and create a less favorable environment for stone formation. 

2. Protect from anemia

Anemia occurs when you don't get enough iron. 

lemon contains some amount of iron but lemon improve the absorption of of iron from foods.

 

3. Improve Digestive health

Lemon contains fiber in the soluble form, which can improve gut health and improve digestive health.

 

4. Support heart health

Lemons are rich source of Vitamin C. on an average size of lemon can full fill your 51% of vitamin C daily requirement. 

Research shows that Vitamin C can reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.

 

5. Aids Control Weight

Lemons are believed as weight loss food. 

Some theories said that, Lemon contains soluble pectin fiber which help you to fell full of appetite.

And some theories said, lemon juice does not contains pectin and drinking lemon juice will not promote fullness.

Some researches shows that lemon extract may help in prevent or reduce weight gain.

 

6. Helps Blood Sugar

Lemon contains pretty amount of fibers, which can help to keep your blood glucose level in control and prevent form diabetes.

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