From hair to skin to anti-ageing: Benefits of squeezing lemon in your food

Here are reasons why lemons should be an active part of your diet plus quirky ways to add it in your everyday cooking. Benefits of lemons that should make it your kitchen favourite too.

Deevika N

Bengaluru, First Published Jun 25, 2021, 5:40 PM IST | Last Updated Jun 25, 2021, 5:40 PM IST

Isn't it true that just a dash of lemon does wonders to elevate the flavours in a dish? Lemon juice, when added to salads, curries, chutneys or drinks takes the preparation to its finality, a state of flawless, impeccable perfection. When added to hot soups and warm broths, it transfers a woolly, fuzzy feeling deep within. And what will our iced teas and summer drinks be without this citrusy delight?

Lemon enjoys a dedicated favouritism with most. Those who cherish cooking love to play around with its zing, teaming it with many other ingredients. For those who consider eating a strict and serious trade, lemon brings joy to the palate and bliss to life. It is akin to a subtle pop of colour in an otherwise bland, plain room - lemon adds the same zing to delicacies.

Cultures across the globe have known to make use of this citrus fruit for centuries. Its versatility knows no bounds as it blends well with desserts, meats, vegetables and even other fruits. Though they are available in different shapes and sizes across the planet, lemons are believed to have originated in Assam and in parts of Myanmar and China. Apart from being central to cooking, lemons are known for their skin and hair benefiting properties as well. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C which is linked primarily to immunity strengthening.

Here are reasons why lemons should be an active part of your diet plus quirky ways to add it in your everyday cooking. Benefits of lemons that should make it your kitchen favourite too.

Blood pressure: Lemons help in controlling blood pressure as they are rich in potassium.

Flush out toxins: Lemon juice helps in clearing out toxins from the body, thus helps in cleansing.

Kidney stones: They help prevent formation of kidney stones.

Acidity: They are alkaline in nature and reduce acidity, pain and inflammation.

Prevents cancer: Limonene present in lemons helps in preventing growth of cancer.

Immunity booster: Lemons are rich in vitamin C and act as an immunity booster.

Antioxidants: Lemons are rich in antioxidants.

Free radicals: They also help in scavenging free radicals which cause cell damage.

Anti-ageing: They have anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Hair and skin: Lemon juice when applied to skin and hair in combination with other ingredients can treat skin disorders, acne, tan, blemishes and dandruff.

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