By Ngozi Nwabuisi
Lemons have powerful antibacterial properties.Experiments have found the juice of lemons destroy the bacteria of cholera, diphtheria, thyphoid and any other deadly diseases.
The lemon peel contains the potent phytonutrient tangeretin which has been proven to be effective for brain disorders like parkinson’s disease. Vitamin C in lemon helps to neutralize free radicals linked to aging and most types of disease.
Cleans the bowels
Lemons increase peristalsis in the bowels helping to create a bowel movement thus eliminating waste. Add the juice to warn water and drink, after you drink two or three
cups of water first thing in the morning.
The liver loves lemons
The lemon is a wonderful stimulant to the liver and is a dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons, liquefies the bile. Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water in the morning is a great liver detoxifier.
Rich in vitamin C
Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that work against infections like colds and flues.
Lemons are alkalising for the body
Lemons are acidic to begin with but they are alkaline, forming on body fluids, helping to restore balance to the body’s pH.