5 Ways Lemons Can Improve Your Health
- Crystal Perez
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 31, 2020
Lemons are high in vitamin C, fiber and other valuable plant compounds. These nutrients are responsible for several health benefits as well as sustaining our immune system. They are healthy and magical made by Mother Earth.
"When life gives you lemons, take them. Don't waste food." ~Giselle Marquez
1. Lemons support Heart Health
Research shows that eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces risks of heart disease and stroke; along with fiber and plant compounds. Lemons provide about 31 mg of vitamin C which is 51% of the RDI (recommended daily intake)
2. Lemons are often collated with controlling weight.
Mainly so by providing fiber and assisting digestion.
3. Preventing Kidney Stone
Citric acid may help prevent kidney stones by increasing urine PH balance.
4. Protects Against Anemia
Lemons contain some iron but they primarily prevent anemia by improving absorption of the iron. The high vitamin C content is what helps absorb iron from other foods that are more rich in iron.
5. Improved Digestive Health
Lemons are made up of about 10% simple carbs mostly in the form of soluble fiber. The main fiber in lemons is pectin a form of soluble fiber linked to multiple health benefits. Soluble fiber can improve gut health and reduce blood sugar levels.
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Quick Tips:
1. Fiber is found in the pulp…if you drink lemon water without the pulp you miss out on the fiber benefits.
2. For optimum absorption vitamin C should be combined with iron. Along with fiber to avoid constipation.
3. Best with hot water first thing in the morning.
Ritual
Sun magic: If you cut a lemon in half horizontally, you notice that it looks distinctly like a sunburst. On the altar, lemons symbolize solar energy and the divine magic, making them a perfect addition to sun magic rituals and spells.
Floor wash: Cleansing and purifying for a ritual floor wash. Combine 1-part lemon to 3 parts spring water. Maybe add a couple sprigs of mint or rosemary.
Banish Depression: Lemons are bright and represent joy, happiness and fulfillment. Add dried lemon zest to a spell bag. Defuse lemon essential oils to fill the air with fragrance.
Ritual baths: Invigorate your ritual bath with cleansing properties, cut slices and decorate your ritual water. Light candles, pour the champagne and relax.
Kitchen witchery: Add lemon juice or zest to magical desserts for romance, love, friendship and overall happiness.
Welcoming: add lemons to gift baskets and handwrite a friendly message to your friends and family to brighten their day!
Lemons emit positive energy…leave lemon slices around your yard to protect and expel any negative energies.
Eat organic when possible. Give thanks to Mother Earth for lemons for they replenish us mind, body and spirit!
Research. Recycle. Ritual.
~Crystal
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