I had a great visit with my best friend and fellow blogger Mama Kelly this past weekend and we drank a ton of lemon water. She posted some of the health benefits of Lemons on other blog and I’d like to share there here too.

Mama Kelly’s simple recipe for lemonade: To 2 quarts of water add the juices of 3 fresh lemons and 1 fresh lime. Add splenda to taste and serve very cold.

Lemons and limes are wonderful aids to health:

  • contain phytonutrients with Antioxidant, Anti-Cancer and Antibiotic Effects
  • lemon juice added to raw oysters before eating them destroys 92% of the bacteria present within 15 minutes.
  • possible cholesterol-lowering benefits
  • may help protect against Macular Degeneration
  • may help protect against Rheumatoid Arthritis from the vitamin C content
  • assists digestion and elimination
  • assists liver health

Lemons and limes will stay fresh kept at room temperature for about one week, and for up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator crisper(limes for about 10-14 days).

Remember that 1/4 cup of lemon juice has only 15 calories and goes a long way.

To avoid pesticide residue it is wise to wash the lemon with a little unscented soap and then rinse thoroughly before juicing.

Sources: World’s Healthiest Foods Lemons\Limes; Lemon Juice Health Benefits; and an article in July 2004 Idaho Observer Amazing Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water.

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