Showing posts with label lemon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lemon. Show all posts

20141123

Why You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water in the Morning

Starting your day off with warm lemon water is thought to have a ton of health benefits - and it's been an Ayurvedic practice for a long time. Read on to learn about the health benefits of drinking lemon water first thing in the morning. Read more

20140910

Why You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water in the Morning

Why You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water in the MorningStarting your day off with warm lemon water is thought to have a ton of health benefits - and it's been an Ayurvedic practice for a long time. Read on to learn about the health benefits of drinking lemon water first thing in the morning. Read more

20140529

31 USES FOR LEMON PEELS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF

lemon peels

THANK YOUR BODY I love lemons. They are bright, refreshing, and smell divine. I’ve gotten in the habit of squeezing fresh lemon juice in a glass of water to help wake me up (and my digestive system) first thing in the morning. When I first started, I’m...

31 USES FOR LEMON PEELS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF

lemon peels

THANK YOUR BODY I love lemons. They are bright, refreshing, and smell divine. I’ve gotten in the habit of squeezing fresh lemon juice in a glass of water to help wake me up (and my digestive system) first thing in the morning. When I first started, I’m...

20140106

Drink THIS First Thing in the Morning:

Immediately upon waking each day, squeeze about 1/2 to 1 full lemon (depending on size of the lemon) into an 8 oz glass of warm or room temperature purified water.  This is gentler on your body first thing in the morning compared to ice cold water.  I've found that slicing the lemon into quarters before squeezing by hand is easier than squeezing halves.


This daily trick can help you detoxify, improve your digestion and boost your metabolism & energy levels. Keep reading

Drink THIS First Thing in the Morning:

Immediately upon waking each day, squeeze about 1/2 to 1 full lemon (depending on size of the lemon) into an 8 oz glass of warm or room temperature purified water.  This is gentler on your body first thing in the morning compared to ice cold water.  I've found that slicing the lemon into quarters before squeezing by hand is easier than squeezing halves.


This daily trick can help you detoxify, improve your digestion and boost your metabolism & energy levels. Keep reading

20130513

Does lemon juice really get rid of freckles?


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It's possible to do a lot more than just make a drink with lemon juice. You can use it tosanitize a counter top, brighten white loads of laundry, and, believe it or not, you can even use it to treat freckles. It won't actually get rid of freckles, but lemon juice is a strong fruit acid, and it works well as a bleaching agent. Similar to the way people use it to highlight streaks of hair during the summer, lemon juice can lighten to your skin.
Some people are born with freckles, and others develop them after years of sun exposure. Since they're common and almost always harmless, there's not usually any health reason to treat freckles. If you don't want to live with them, however, you don't have to. To fade them out, go to the store and buy some lemons -- or, if you don't like squeezing them yourself, just buy lemon juice, but make sure it's pure. Artificial ingredients and flavorings won't work as well.
Once you've got the juice, all you have to do is apply it to your freckles. A cotton ball or a paintbrush should work. After a few months of continued application, your freckles should begin to fade.
While lemon juice can be effective at fading freckles, any progress you make can be completely undone by a few days in the sun without any protection. So, if you want to keep those freckles away, you need to wear sunscreen. You'll also need to keep applying lemon juice to maintain your results, as it's only a temporary solution [source:Cuming]. If you're looking for something more permanent, you may want to look into laser removal. It can be fast and effective, but it's the more expensive option [source: Bernstein].

Does lemon juice really get rid of freckles?


Skin Problems Image Gallery
It's possible to do a lot more than just make a drink with lemon juice. You can use it tosanitize a counter top, brighten white loads of laundry, and, believe it or not, you can even use it to treat freckles. It won't actually get rid of freckles, but lemon juice is a strong fruit acid, and it works well as a bleaching agent. Similar to the way people use it to highlight streaks of hair during the summer, lemon juice can lighten to your skin.
Some people are born with freckles, and others develop them after years of sun exposure. Since they're common and almost always harmless, there's not usually any health reason to treat freckles. If you don't want to live with them, however, you don't have to. To fade them out, go to the store and buy some lemons -- or, if you don't like squeezing them yourself, just buy lemon juice, but make sure it's pure. Artificial ingredients and flavorings won't work as well.
Once you've got the juice, all you have to do is apply it to your freckles. A cotton ball or a paintbrush should work. After a few months of continued application, your freckles should begin to fade.
While lemon juice can be effective at fading freckles, any progress you make can be completely undone by a few days in the sun without any protection. So, if you want to keep those freckles away, you need to wear sunscreen. You'll also need to keep applying lemon juice to maintain your results, as it's only a temporary solution [source:Cuming]. If you're looking for something more permanent, you may want to look into laser removal. It can be fast and effective, but it's the more expensive option [source: Bernstein].

20130415

THE MIGHTY LEMON

Bunch of lemons


2013-03-01 04:06:56
If there's one fruit touted the world over due to its widely known health benefits it is the mighty yellow citrus fruit called lemon. From the Rutaceae family of citrus  emerges the Citrus Limonum Risso which comes in several varieties particularly the lemon and the lime, it's closely related green  cousin. Cultivated in the warm mediterranean region, lemons have a wide variety of  ...
Incorporate Lemon Into Your Diet and Lifestyle
- Make a home made acne treatment
Mix 1 part of freshly squeezed lemon juice wiht equal part of rose or honey water. Dab onto effected area and allow to remain for at least 30 minutes.  Repeat twice daily for maximum benefits.
- Use for it’s calming effect
Research has shown that lemon balm has a calming effect and may be able to remove fatigue exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness and tension. Inhaling the oil also helps increase concentration and alertness.
- Use Lemon To sooth a sore throat
Add the juice of 1 lmon and 1 teaspoon of sea salt to 1 cup of luke warm water and gargle with it 3 times a day for about a minute to diminish the burning sensation.
- Use it in your cooking!
Try a mediterranean okra stew by adding lemon juice to tomato sauce with garlic, salt and pepper, then boil the okra in it till soft. This can be eaten over quinoa or brown rice.
Italian Fish stew is the perfect recipe in which to use the juice of fresh lemon. Add it to tomato sauce, orange juice, white wine garlic, basil, red onion chopped
creamy potatoes and the fish of your choice. Great with clams or muscles but also amazing using flounder or another flakey white fish. This makes a tangy delicious broth to dip your bread into!
Go Middle east with this Lebanese salad dressing. Squeeze the juice of 1/2  a lemon, add salt, pepper, cumin, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil and some oregano flakes. Drizzle over your favorite salad.
Lemon dill salad dressing is a nice addition to your table. Mix mayonaise, lemon juice, dried dill weed, and either buttermilk or coconut milk for those of you that are vegetarian.
Lemon vinaigrette is another choice you have. Mix extra virgin olive oil, (hazlenut or walnut oil) freshly squeezed lemon juice, dijon mustard, fresh chopped thyme leaves and voila, your home made recipe can be served over cooked asparagus, broccoli etc. Be creative!
Try tasty tahina. Add the juice of a lemon to sesame paste, add minced garlic, water, salt and cumin. Mix ingredients well and use as a condimon for sandwiches or poultry,  as a dressing for your salad or just dip some veggies into it and enjoy!
Tabouli is a great dish that uses lemon. Squeeze one, and mix some crushed garlic, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper and sea salt. Then dice tomatoe, cucumber, parsley, scallions and some sliced Kalamata olives. Add this to cooled quinoa for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Sweet potato souffle stuffed lemon cups are always a unique side dish. Use sweet potatoes, fresh lemon juice, water, cashews, pine nuts, vanilla extract, some pitted medjool tates, ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. For this recipe,  you can either cook or use raw cubed yams, blended with the other ingredients and stuff the lemon cup (after juicing it for this recipe). Top with shredded carrots doused with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup.
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THE MIGHTY LEMON

Bunch of lemons


2013-03-01 04:06:56
If there's one fruit touted the world over due to its widely known health benefits it is the mighty yellow citrus fruit called lemon. From the Rutaceae family of citrus  emerges the Citrus Limonum Risso which comes in several varieties particularly the lemon and the lime, it's closely related green  cousin. Cultivated in the warm mediterranean region, lemons have a wide variety of  ...
Incorporate Lemon Into Your Diet and Lifestyle
- Make a home made acne treatment
Mix 1 part of freshly squeezed lemon juice wiht equal part of rose or honey water. Dab onto effected area and allow to remain for at least 30 minutes.  Repeat twice daily for maximum benefits.
- Use for it’s calming effect
Research has shown that lemon balm has a calming effect and may be able to remove fatigue exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness and tension. Inhaling the oil also helps increase concentration and alertness.
- Use Lemon To sooth a sore throat
Add the juice of 1 lmon and 1 teaspoon of sea salt to 1 cup of luke warm water and gargle with it 3 times a day for about a minute to diminish the burning sensation.
- Use it in your cooking!
Try a mediterranean okra stew by adding lemon juice to tomato sauce with garlic, salt and pepper, then boil the okra in it till soft. This can be eaten over quinoa or brown rice.
Italian Fish stew is the perfect recipe in which to use the juice of fresh lemon. Add it to tomato sauce, orange juice, white wine garlic, basil, red onion chopped
creamy potatoes and the fish of your choice. Great with clams or muscles but also amazing using flounder or another flakey white fish. This makes a tangy delicious broth to dip your bread into!
Go Middle east with this Lebanese salad dressing. Squeeze the juice of 1/2  a lemon, add salt, pepper, cumin, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil and some oregano flakes. Drizzle over your favorite salad.
Lemon dill salad dressing is a nice addition to your table. Mix mayonaise, lemon juice, dried dill weed, and either buttermilk or coconut milk for those of you that are vegetarian.
Lemon vinaigrette is another choice you have. Mix extra virgin olive oil, (hazlenut or walnut oil) freshly squeezed lemon juice, dijon mustard, fresh chopped thyme leaves and voila, your home made recipe can be served over cooked asparagus, broccoli etc. Be creative!
Try tasty tahina. Add the juice of a lemon to sesame paste, add minced garlic, water, salt and cumin. Mix ingredients well and use as a condimon for sandwiches or poultry,  as a dressing for your salad or just dip some veggies into it and enjoy!
Tabouli is a great dish that uses lemon. Squeeze one, and mix some crushed garlic, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper and sea salt. Then dice tomatoe, cucumber, parsley, scallions and some sliced Kalamata olives. Add this to cooled quinoa for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Sweet potato souffle stuffed lemon cups are always a unique side dish. Use sweet potatoes, fresh lemon juice, water, cashews, pine nuts, vanilla extract, some pitted medjool tates, ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. For this recipe,  you can either cook or use raw cubed yams, blended with the other ingredients and stuff the lemon cup (after juicing it for this recipe). Top with shredded carrots doused with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup.
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