Luscious Lemons

Lemons are wildly grown in both India and China. In the Far East, it was known for its antiseptic properties and it was used as antidote for various poisons. It was considered sacred by several Eastern cultures.

The average lemon contains approximately 3 tablespoons of juice. Allowing lemons to come to room temperature before squeezing makes the juice easier to extract. Lemons left un-refrigerated for long periods of time are susceptible to mold.

Lemon is rich in vitamin C. It helps in reducing duration of respiratory tract infection. Lemon and honey are used for treating sore throats and other common cold infections. It is estimated that people who have high blood levels of vitamin C live six years longer than those who have lower blood levels (Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Journal of Epidemiology, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)