Is eating lemons/limes good for you? And why?

Answer 1

very good, they help boost immune system, they fight colds, they have high vitamin C
In fact, scurvy ran rampant during the California Gold Rush and miners were willing to pay $1 for one lemon-that's like paying $17 today! Other people savored lemons for their healing and soothing properties to the skin and body.

Today about one-fourth of the world's lemons are grown in the United States (mostly in California). Many Americans enjoy them in the form of lemonade, but lemon consumption ranked only eighth among other major fresh fruits, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).



Lemons can add tangy flavor and intense nutrients to your meals. Plus, they're great for your skin and keeping your counters clean!

1. Lemons are High in Nutrients

Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin B6, iron and potassium, and a very good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. They also contain calcium, copper, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc.

2. Lemons are Rich in Bioflavonoids

Lemons are a tasty source of bioflavonoids, which are natural compounds in some fruits and vegetables. If you haven't yet heard of them, you soon will. Here are just some of the reasons why you could benefit from bioflavonoids in your diet:

They protect against damage caused by free radicals, and enhance the antioxidant effects of some nutrients.
They help maintain capillaries and help the blood clot. Weak capillaries can lead to easy bruising, brain and retinal hemorrhages, bleeding gums and other abnormalities.
They may help prevent heart diseases.
They act as natural antibiotics and may protect the body from cancer-causing substances.
3. Lemon Juice is Anti-Bacterial

You can use a solution of half lemon juice and half hot water as an effective gargle for mouth ulcers, canker sores and sore throats. The anti-bacterial properties make it highly effective, plus it's inexpensive and pleasant tasting. Lemon juice can even be dabbed directly on cold sores.

When Life Gives You Lemons ... Some Lemony Tips to Use

A room temperature lemon will yield more juice than a cold one.
Fresh lemon juice can be frozen in ice cube trays and saved for later use.
Meat can be tenderized by marinating it in lemon juice.
Put lemon wedges inside a chicken and bake for a tasty meal.
Squeezing lemon juice on steaming vegetables will keep the colors bright.
When using the lemon peel, such as for lemon zest, wash it thoroughly first.
Lemons can be kept in a refrigerator crisper for about four weeks.
Lemons with green tinges will be more sour, as they haven't fully ripened yet.
Did you know that one lemon tree can grow 3,000 lemons in one year?

4. They Can Make Your Meals Healthier

Lemon juice is so tangy and flavorful that you can add it to a variety of foods-while emitting less desirable ingredients like salt and unhealthy fats. Fresh lemon juice added to your drinking water is an easy and tasty way to add nutrients to your diet and makes a great replacement for soda or other sweetened beverages.

5. Lemons May Lower Your Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels

Lemon pulp and skin contains pectin, a compound that studies have found may reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. Modified pectins may also prevent the spread of cancer.

6. Lemon Juice Makes an Excellent Cleanser

Lemon juice is antiseptic, meaning it fights disease-causing bacteria. A combination of baking soda, lemon juice and water makes a great natural and safe cleaner (many common household cleaners pose real health dangers) that can be used on countertops, microwaves, showers, bathrooms and more. For an even better clean, you can use it in conjunction with PerfectClean's Terry Cloths (or you can even just use them dry!).

Lemon juice also acts as a bleaching agent that can be used to remove stains from cotton or linens.

7. Lemons are Good for Your Skin

If you have acne, rubbing slices of lemon onto your skin and then rinsing with tepid water will help clear pimples. Because lemons are acidic, be careful using this remedy if you have sensitive skin or try diluting it with water. Lemons are also a natural exfoliant and will help to remove dead skin cells to reveal brighter skin.

So when life gives you lemons ... don't just make lemonade. Add a squirt of lemon juice to your water, a slice of lemon to your fish or some grated lemon peel to your next batch of cookies. Adding lemons to every food you can think of is a great way to get some added nutrition and added taste for very little added cost or effort.

Answer 2

Lemons and other citrus fruits contain amounts of different chemicals. They contain a terpene called limonene which gives their characteristic lemon smell and taste. Lemons contain significant amounts of citric acid; this is why they have a low pH and a sour taste. They also famously contain Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) which is essential to human health.

Some sources state that lemons contain unique flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.These may be able to deter cell growth in cancers. Limonins found in lemons could also be anti-carcinogens.

Because of its high Vitamin C content, lemon has been touted in alternative medicine as a tonic for the digestive system, immune system, and skin.

There is a belief in Ayurvedic medicine that a cup of hot water with lemon juice in it tonifies and purifies the liver.

Acid limes are excellent source of free citric acid, natural sugar, vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. It contains by far more vitamin C than the lemon. You can read more about lime´s healing. Here´s the site:
http://www.indiangyan.com/books/healthbooks/food_that_heal/lime.shtml

Answer 3

That's not weird at all. Some people just don't like the acidity of lemons or limes but they can tolerate it in grapefruit and oranges. As long as you aren't eating too many lemons/limes & not enough of everything else your body needs, then it is not unhealthy to do so.

Answer 4

Well lemons is a natural blood thinner. According to my Aunt.
I would think they are good for you. If you can stand the sourness of them. I use lemon in my Tea and Water but that's about it.

Answer 5

They are high in natural vitamin C.But some people have a hard time with the acid from them,it effects the enamel on their teeth.My niece loved them until the dentist told her that her enamel was being effected.Just thought I'd put that in.

Answer 6

yes they are!! lemons and lime are natural fat burners