In a recent study, researchers have found this common fruit to have an exceptionally healthy effect on the body. Know the ways to incorporate this fruit into your diet.
We all have grown up listening to the old saying that doesn’t just rhyme but resonates with the mind, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This has put us into the bubble of everlasting effects of this particular fruit that seems to have benefits that are so exemplary that they eliminate the risk of health conditions and taxing bills of doctors. But recent studies have made striking revelations that are nowhere concerned with undermining the benefits of this ultimate elixir but provide a fruit that runs parallel to it or even at times surpasses it, providing unexampled benefits.
It is cheaper than most of the fruits and easily available in almost every kitchen, especially in the summer months.
A study by William Paterson University in the US revealed that this fruit is an exception as it tops all health benefits, and that fruit is lemon, the recently claimed, exceptional saviour.
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In the research, concerned, the involved researchers made a study by comparing different varieties and types of fruit, further analysing their records in terms of nutritional value and calorie intake.
The results unveiled flabbergasting observations, the researchers revealed that lemons stood out among all of the competitors for their unparalleled concentration of vitamins, fibre and powerful antioxidants such as flavonoids. Even a little and steady consumption of lemons can boost your immune system and overall health in ways that you can’t imagine.
This fruit, for its unabated nutritional value, stood out among all 41 food options, claiming that it can easily satisfy 100% of the body’s nutritional needs in just a small amount of 100 calories, adding that it’s beneficial in aiding weight loss.
A unique property of acidic reverse.
Apart from all of these benefits, lemons have been observed to have a one-of-a-kind property that creates an alkalinising effect in the body after being metabolised, as they help balance its pH level despite being acidic in nature. As per the study, this quality helps in improving the overall metabolism of the body and positively affects intestinal health.
The research scholars have emphasised the high concentration of vitamin C in lemons, which is an extremely important nutrient for aiding immunity, and its acidic properties benefit the body. “Its acidity is an ally of health, not an enemy”, the researchers added.
Ways to add lemon to your diet:
Incorporating lemons into your daily diet isn’t that difficult, underlining the wide variety of food items and drinks that have it as a primary or secondary ingredient, these simple food and drink ideas can make lemon consumption less of a struggle and more enjoyable.
Lemon water:
All you gotta do in’s squeeze fresh lemon juice into a glass of water and drink it throughout the day. Squeezing the lemon is all it takes; add mint leaves for that extra pop of refreshment.
Lemon tea:
Stick to squeezing lemon juice, but just make sure it’s hot tea and not water. This lemon tea can be your soothing beverage.
Lemonade:
Go easy but refreshing with a fresh homemade lemonade with real lemons.
In foods, you can add the squeeze of lemon in certain ways-
Salads:
Lemon can provide the twin benefits here by also working as a preservative; get lemon juice as a healthy alternative to store-bought salad dressings.
Marinades:
Elevate the taste of grilled vegetables, fish, or chicken by drizzling lemon juice over them.
Cooking:
You can easily add lemon zest to sauces, soups, and other dishes for a burst of flavour and a pop of health benefits.
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An apple a day isn’t the only way to keep the doctor away; sometimes it’s your wit that comes to work when life throws lemons at you, and you end up healthier than ever before.