Whether or not you are a competitive
bodybuilder or someone who wants to lead a healthy lifestyle, lemons
are a superb food that rids your body of toxins and supplies it with
very important nutrients and here is why:
- Lemons are far more rich in vitamin C than oranges (4 times more!). Vitamin C is important in cleansing your body from the free radicals and thus preventing your body from becoming acidic. Keep your body alkaline is important expecially for those who exercise regularly and follow a diet rich in protein, as both raise acidity blood levels.
- Limonene is an oil contained in lemons, which was proved to shrink cancerous tumors, detoxify carcinogens, as well as stimulate healthy flow of lymph fluids (that can reduce cellulite).
- Lemons provide enzymes necessary for a breakdown of protein, invigorating the gall bladder and liver.
- Lemons assist in liquefying fat, so it is flushed out of your system more efficiently.
- Lemons are diuretic and thermogenic. They help ridding your body from excess water and toxins.
- They provide a small portions of vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, magnesium and folate.
- Recommended dose: juice of at least one lemon a day.
- Recommended use: do not use lemons with sugar as it negates many benefits of the lemon. Squeez a couple of lemons and pour it in the ice-cube tray and put them in your water, it is a great way to keep hydrated during the hot summer days. You can also make a tasty and nutritiuos salad dressing combining lemon juice with olive and flaxseed oils, crushed garlic and cayenne pepper. Also, you can "lemonize" any of your foods by sprinkling lemon juice over it, making it taste fresh and delicious.
Lemons are a staple food in the diet of
any fitness enthusiast, so stock up on these amazing fruits to help
you with your fitness goals! Enjoy!
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