Lemon is a fruit, which has extremely valuable qualities. One of the most beneficial properties of lemon is its detoxifying and cleansing effect.
With the help of minerals and vitamins in its composition, the fruit helps to get rid of unnecessary toxins and prevents water retention.
In addition, lemon has powerful therapeutic properties, through which it is able to successfully cope with problems such as chronic stress, increased anxiety or restlessness.
Here is what lemon contains and what valuable substances it has.
Lemon composition
- Lemon is richest in vitamin C content. This vitamin is vital for the proper functioning of the body, being responsible for the implementation of 300 processes in the body. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin, but it is not synthesized in the human body. It must be obtained additionally in the form of a food supplement, so its content in lemon is extremely healthy;
- Lemon is a fruit, which also contains vitamins A, B and P;
- The fruit also has high magnesium content, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Potassium has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and brain function, as well as it helps to normalize the heart rhythm. Calcium has the role of strengthening teeth, nails and bones and magnesium helps to thin the blood and promotes the formation of albumin.
- Lemon contains fiber and its peel also contains essential oil, which has valuable properties for the body.
And for the gourmands among you, we have prepared whole collections of lemon temptations:
- lemon cakes;
- lemon pie;
- lemon sweets.
