Lemon contains a high percentage of vitamin C antioxidant that protects cells from free objects and fight cancer (especially skin cancer - lung, breast, and colon). It also protects the heart and skin, prevents wrinkles and premature aging, strengthens immunity, fights cold and increases absorption of iron in food, especially plant sources.
Lemon also contains a high proportion of soluble fiber that reduces the proportion of cholesterol in blood as well as fight constipation and colon cancer. Each lemon contains 3 grams of fiber, which is good and sufficient.
Protects eyes and heart
This is not all. Lemon is rich in vitamins including vitamin B1, B9, vitamin A, which protects the eyes, calcium and potassium minerals that protect the heart and reduce high blood pressure.
Each lemon contains between 60 and 80 calories, 12-15 grams of sugar, or fructose. Do not increase the amount of sugar in the blood a lot when we eat lemon compared to bananas, watermelons, and dates and thus adjust the proportion of insulin in the blood and reduce the risk of gaining excess weight. But it is important to deal with moderation because many of them lead to obesity.
Although the citric acid is acidic, it is left in the body in an alkaline environment (milieu basique) which helps to eliminate body toxins. It contains choline that protects the cells in the body and which are important for the function of brain and muscle. But everyone who has an allergy is advised to avoid a lemon, and the sugar contained in it can cause tooth decay, especially in children, and the need to clean teeth after eating. In addition, it may cause pain or upset stomach because of its acid type, especially in people who suffer from heartburn in the stomach.