When Life Hands You Lemons

Just add water. 

Think of the lemon as a small gift of nature. 

Rich in vitamin C, lemon is also a source of vitamin B, riboflavin, essential minerals - calcium, phosphorus, magnesium.   Proteins and carbs, too.  Add a slice of lemon to water and you have a glass of sunshine with the benefit of good nutrition

• Good for your stomach, lemon is a natural tonic for indigestion,heartburn, even hiccups. 

• Good for your liver as well as a cleansing agent for the kidney’s and blood.

• Good for your skin, an anti-aging remedy and cooling agent for sunburn

• Good for your teeth and gums and a palette clear.  

• Good for gargling: lemon has an antibacterial property, a remedy for sore throat 

• Good for your diet: lemon works as a catalyst for weight reduction.

• Good for your heart: high in potassium content, lemon helps control blood pressure

• Good for a cold and fever: a diuretic, lemon helps flush out flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.  

For more benefits of lemons, read on.  

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