SFH #82: Don’t Sleep on Lemons

They pack a powerful health punch 🍋 🥊

I'm cutting up and squeezing in 1/3 to 1/2 of lemon the majority of the time I drink water. It is because lemons contain soluble fiber, vitamin c, citric acid, and polyphenols combining for a nutritional power punch. I believe in lemons so much that I leave the peels on in my smoothie recipes and keep a container of a blended-up whole lemon, fresh ginger, and fresh turmeric in my fridge to pour into my green tea. I got the idea from Mr. Jim Kwik. Let’s get right to it.

The Power of the Lemon 🍋

• They help us digest and balance our gut health.

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• They support heart health.

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• They help us metabolize fat and fight insulin resistance.

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• They help us grow and develop through better iron absorption.

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• They can fight against and aid in the prevention of cancer.

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Check out this video from Dr. Axe for a rundown of the benefits of lemons. 📺

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22254008/

2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22574825/

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2581754/

4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18469253/

5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10082788/