Lemons are native to Southeast Asia, mainly in the United States, Italy, Spain and Greece. It has a relatively high value and is loved by countries all over the world. It has become an indispensable fruit in people's daily life.

The main value of lemons.

1. Nutritional value.

Lemons are rich in vitamin C, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, citric acid, malic acid, high potassium and low sodium, etc., which are very beneficial to the human body.

2. Medicinal value.

Modern medicine believes that lemon is a good medicine for preventing cardiovascular disease. It also has many uses, such as preventing colds, stimulating blood production, and fighting cancer.

3. Economic value.

Lemon leaves can extract spices, and fresh lemon peel can produce lemon essential oil, which is not only an important raw material for the production of advanced cosmetics, but also an important raw material for the production of medicines for treating stone disease.

The role of lemon.

Beauty: Due to the vitamin C contained in lemon, it has the effect of anti-oxidation, inhibition of pigment production, and skin whitening. Often drink has the effect of beauty.

Promote digestion: The organic acids in lemon can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, which can promote digestion and relieve indigestion.

Lemonade is sweet and refreshing, and at the same time has a certain help in inhibiting oral pathogenic bacteria, which can refresh the mind and is beneficial to oral health.

Lemon water contains citrate, which has a certain effect on maintaining normal urinary tract pH and preventing bacterial proliferation, so it can prevent urinary tract stones to a certain extent.

Food taboo.

1. Lemons cannot be eaten with seafood.

If you eat lemon and seafood at the same time, the fruit acid in the lemon will coagulate the protein and combine with calcium to form an indigestible substance.

Foods that not only reduce the nutritional value, but also cause gastrointestinal discomfort, so try to avoid them.

2. Lemon and milk.

Similarly, milk is also rich in protein and calcium. Eating lemon and milk together will also affect the digestion of the stomach.

3. Lemons should not be eaten with carrots.

Because carrots contain ascorbate, eating the two together destroys the vitamin C in lemons.

Often work in front of the computer can drink more honey lemonade. Honey lemonade can lighten facial spots caused by computer radiation.

Drinking honey lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning is good for detoxification. Drink a glass of lemon water on an empty stomach every morning to treat constipation.

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