Lemons & Limes: The Unsung Fruit Heroes

Lemons and limes are nutritious fruits that provide many health benefits. To start, lemons and limes support the immune system because they are a great source of vitamin C, which contributes to immune system defense and helps the body fight infection. They also help prevent scurvy. Did you know that one lemon offers about half of the recommended daily value of vitamin C? Another wonderful benefit from lemons and limes is that they act as an antiseptic, meaning they help prevent infections and putrefaction. They are also a wonderful stimulant to the liver; and they act as a solvent for uric acid and other toxins.

Lemons and limes contain certain compounds in them that help to build not only a healthy body, but to also keep it healthy. For example, lemon and lime have a compound in it called limonene. This compound acts as an antioxidant in the body, absorbing and removing damaging free radicals before they can injure cells. It also helps lower the risk of certain cancers and signs of aging by reducing the amount of oxidative stress on the body. Another compound found in lemon and lime is called terpenes. They have anti-inflammatory properties and analgesic effects. Another compound in lemon/lime is called flavonoid. Some of the benefits of this compound is that it strengthens blood vessel walls; they bind to viruses and prevent them from entering host cells, and they help the body detoxify by metabolizing carcinogenic compounds. These citrus fruits are loaded with so many compounds to help the body fight diseases. Two more compounds found in these fruits are hesperidin and eriocitrin. These two compounds improve cardiovascular health, blood sugar regulation, and protection against cellular damage by acting as free radical scavengers. Basically, they prevent oxidative stress and systemic inflammation. The list of compounds doesn’t end there; but so, do the space here. I encourage you to do more research on these wonderful foods God has created for us not only to enjoy, but also to help us fight the warfare of evil that happens within our body. Be healthy and be blessed in this season and always.

Natural Immunity Bible Verse

"For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal.” - Jeremiah 30:17

Deodorant Alternative #1

Because the lemon and lime have anti-bacterial properties, the juice act as a deodorant. Just rub the cut surface of a lime or lemon over each armpit. It’s a toxic-free way to a healthy hygiene.

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