Lemon Squeeze

Lemons are wonderful fruits that not only have a flavour that is omnipresent, but also multiple positive features for your health. They contain Vitamin A and C, pectin fibre, calcium, potassium and some iron. The low pH of lemon juice makes it antibacterial.Limes, a family member or lemon, have a high potassium content and lime-water juice helps people with heart problems. Both citrus fruits have high antioxidants and anti-cancer properties and help to fight all kinds of diseases.Use half a lemon in a glass of hot water with a bit of honey and drink before your daily breakfast to eliminate toxins from your system. This will boost your liver for the day!In Chinese Medicine the following features are attributed to the lemon:

• Supports: wood element
• Flavour: sour
• Temperature: cold
• Effects: Cools heat in your body, i.e. fever
• Effects: Holds juice in your body, it is astringent
• Target organs: Liver, Stomach, Lungs

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