Lemon improves heart health keep liver strong helps in weight loss swad ka safarnama

Swad Ka Safarnama: Without lemon juice, the juice of life becomes monotonous. That’s why lemon has a different identity all over the world. It produces such juice in the diet that fills the body with tingling. Lemon has many uses. The special thing is that it has special utility for the body. Lemon rich in Vitamin C keeps the heart healthy and keeps the liver strong. Lemon has kept its coin in the world of taste for thousands of years.

is a fruit that is sold at the vegetable shop

Sometimes the question is whether lemon is a fruit or a vegetable. So make it clear that it is actually a fruit and it has a long genetic link. Orange, Malta, tangerine etc. are considered to belong to the lemon family only. The special thing is that this ‘family’ fruit gets sweetness after ripening, but lemon produces a different sourness after ripening and this sourness makes it different from other fruits. This is such a fruit that instead of a fruit shop, it will be seen at a vegetable shop or cart. It is also such a special fruit that it will be seen to be sold and used for twelve months. This is the only fruit which has established its charm in culinary (food) and is also used for cleaning. Lemon flavored beverages and detergent powders and liquids will be sold everywhere. Non-veg food ‘Lemon Chicken’ and veg ‘Lemon Rice’ and ‘Lemon Pickle’ are famous all over the world.

It produces a different kind of sourness in vegetables, so non-veg is marinated with lemon before making a special dish, because the special acid found in it works to break down the collagen fibers (a kind of solid muscles) present in non-veg. Gives, due to which the non-veg cooks quickly and the taste is also filled in it. The enjoyment of cold drinks and cocktails/mocktails is incomplete without lemon. Its slices enhance the beauty and taste of any dish. It is said that due to these characteristics, lemon used to be a rare fruit in ancient times and was presented to each other in royal courts.

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Center of Origin Indo-Burma, described in ancient Ayurveda texts

When research was done on the origin of lemon, in the initial phase many ifs and buts emerged about it, but later it was confirmed that it is a South Asian fruit and its plant first spread to the Assam region of India and then to China after Burma (Myanmar). reached. Sushma Naithani, Associate Professor (Senior Research) in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, USA, in her research has considered the Indo-Burma subcentre as the center of origin of lemon. These include Assam and Myanmar countries of present India. Some food historians also believe that Malaysia is also the center of origin of lemon.

Information about lemon and other fruits like it is found in the Ayurvedic book ‘Charaksamhita’ written about 2700 years ago in India. It has been described as carminative and beneficial for the skin. The special thing is that the other use of lemon is also that it is also used in the form of sorcery. This tradition is years old and continues even today. Lemons and green chillies tied in thread can be seen hanging outside shops or houses even today. It is believed that leaving its original place, lemon first reached the Persian region, from there it traveled to the western countries via Arab countries.

Lemon can also improve weight

Talking about the nutrients of lemon, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), a normal weight lemon without peel has calories 17, protein 0.6 grams, carbohydrates 5.4 grams, vitamin C 30.7 milligrams, sodium 1 milligrams, fiber 1.6 grams, potassium : Contains up to 80 mg. Its taste creates sensation in the tongue, so it plays its role in keeping the body healthy. According to renowned dietician Dr. Anita Lamba, lemon is one of the effective sources of Vitamin C. Research has found that vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C protect the heart from coronary (deposition of fat in the arteries) disease. Since more vitamin C is obtained directly from lemon, it maintains the function of the heart properly. It also keeps the liver system strong. It has antioxidant properties that can enhance liver health.

Excessive consumption of lemon makes the teeth sour and also damages the enamel. Image-Canva

A research has told that lemon has the ability to cure the liver which is getting weak due to alcohol. Polyphenols (special antioxidant compounds, which improve diet, weight) present in lemon help in reducing obesity. These compounds keep on degrading the fat in the body, due to which the weight does not increase.

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Excess intake can ‘sour’ the teeth and brain

According to Dr. Lamba, there is a sufficient amount of citric acid in lemon, which prevents the formation of stones in the kidney. Even if the kidney is being formed, this acid has the ability to break it down and throw it out through urine. It also keeps the digestive system healthy and prevents constipation. Drinking lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water in the morning will not only cure digestion, but obesity will also be under control. Its intake increases immunity and also protects against fungal diseases. Its juice also has antiseptic properties, which can kill acne-causing bacteria. Lemon juice should be used normally, otherwise it can also harm the body. If consumed in excess, it will not only make the teeth sour, it will also damage the enamel of the teeth. Its excessive consumption also affects the brain. The mind will start to stir and anger will start. Avoid lemon if you are troubled by migraine. This will trigger it.

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