Did you know that the tangy lemon is actually a powerhouse of benefits? For centuries, lemon has been used to cure a multiple number of diseases and ailments. Watch this video to learn 11 Amazing health benefits and uses of lemons you probably didn’t know about.
Nutritional Benefits of Lemons
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Vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants. They are especially good sources of vitamin C and folate.
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Their origin is unknown, though some horticulturists theorize they come from Northern India.
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They are grown throughout southern Europe, the Middle East, and into East Asia.
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They were brought to the New World by Christopher Columbus in 1493.
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Today, the leading lemon producers are California, Arizona, Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, South Africa and Australia.
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Lemons are available throughout the year but summer is their peak season.
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They are an extremely versatile fruit. You can eat them in slices, sip healthy lemon water, make lemonade, garnish food with them, candy their peels, and use their juice and peels in cooking and more.