Health benefits of a lemon

Rich in vitamin C, lemon has many health benefits

Nimbu paani, the good old humble drink has many loyal followers. In a tropical country like India, lemon is quite easily available. Lemon is also used for culinary and medicinal purpose.

Squeeze a lemon in a dish of poha and then the taste changes. And there are many who simply can't have enough of lemon chicken or lemon tarts. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C. Lemon water makes a healthy drink, especially when taken in the morning. If you like your tea without milk, then you can add a little bit of lemon and honey in your tea.

It is really soothing. Daily consumption of lemon water has a number of health benefits.

Good for stomach: Lemon is really helpful when it comes to digestion problems. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. Traditionally grandmoms always recommended a glass of lemon juice when somebody suffered from fever or stomach upset.

Glowing skin: Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that rejuvenates skin and results in a glowing skin. Lemon also acts as an anti-aging remedy.

Lose the flab: In India, many people drink lemon water with a dash of honey early in the morning to lose weight.

Cures throat infections: Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat as it has an antibacterial property.

Controls high blood pressure: Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem owing to its high potassium content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body.

 

by Ms. Deepika Sahu (Health & Fitness)