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Originally Posted by marsye
I have heard that lemon juice in your drinking water is very beneficial and healthy for you. Is there a big difference in fresh lemons and the bottle concentrate lemon juice as far as the benefits go? Also what are some of the benefits? I've heard its a good liver detox, helps with weight loss, heart, skin.....what else? Are there any negative sides to lemon juice? I know I'm just full of questions all the time but I like to learn and learning from real people and their experiences is the best way I think ......and you guys are always great. ;)
I'm green :mrgreen: about those of you in California who have your own lemons!! YTQ |
One of the benefits of lemons is that it helps to balance Ph. All it takes is about a tablespoon per day. I like it with Stevia, rather that the artificial sweeteners or sugar. It's very refreshing, and if you want to use seltzer water, it's REALLY GOOD!!!
I'm green about those of you in California who have your own lemons!! YTQ You are green up there!!! All that rain, whereas we are golden brown here most of the time!!!! |
Ok. I need to try that.
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I don't know how effective the bottled stuff would be.
Lemon juice is acidic, and most bacteria can't survive in an acidic environment. So when you drink it (say, a full tablespoon in enough water to make one cup) 2 - 3 cups a day, it can clean up many kinds of infections: -- skin disorders such as acne, dandruff, exzema (sp?) -- gum disease (mild to moderate) and tooth decay (but it works inside the tooth. You don't want to swish it around your mouth, because the acid will harm your tooth enamel.) -- internal infections such as the kind that give you the runs It can reduce inflammation, which may help with joint pain. It basically works much like apple cider vinegar, although they have different vitamins and minerals. And it's far more pleasant to drink, though I don't think it's quite as effective. The one thing I've been told is that people with congestive heart failure should not take apple cider vinegar. I would guess it applies to lemon juice, too. I don't add sugar or artificial sweetener to lemon juice. |
Originally Posted by yourstrulyquilts
One of the benefits of lemons is that it helps to balance Ph.
I have a bottle of the lemon juice in the fridge and use it in some sauces or when cooking cauliflower. (I usually don't have real ones when I need them) The real lemons get tossed in the garbage disposal after they are juiced - makes the garbage shoot smell nice. |
Why do you have trouble with lemons spoiling? Do you not refrigerate them?
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I have a bottle of the lemon juice in the fridge and use it in some sauces or when cooking cauliflower. (I usually don't have real ones when I need them)
The real lemons get tossed in the garbage disposal after they are juiced - makes the garbage shoot smell nice.[/quote] Why lemon for cooking cauliflower? I also use oranges in the garbage disposal. I thought lemon was bad for the enamel on your teeth? |
I don't know about cooking cauliflower, but the acid in lemons is hard on the enamel of your teeth. When diluted in water or something else it's fine. I don't suggest sucking on a wedge of lemon or swishing straight lemon juice in your mouth for any length of time.
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Lemon in the water when steaming or cooking cauliflower helps cut down the cabbage smell and it gives the cauliflower a bit of a fresher taste. I really like it that way. I also put a bit of lemon in the bechemel-cheese sauce. Yummo!
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I had left over cauliflower for dinner, next time I'm going to try the lemon jucie. I usually roast or steam my cauliflower, it will work that way, right?
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