Nature worship in India has a very old and beautiful history. In our country 'five elements' i.e. earth, water, sky, air and fire are worshipped. Apart from this, the Sun and the Moon, which play an important role in the daily cycle and weather changes, are also worshipped. This is a beautiful way to express gratitude to nature.
After Diwali, the sun is worshiped in Chhath Puja, a popular festival in northern India. This 4-day festival will start from November 5 this year and will continue till November 8. In which Sun God and Chatthi Maiya are worshiped and Prasad is offered. A special fruit 'Dab Limon' is also offered in this Prasad.
This fruit is a type of lemon. It is much larger in size than a normal lemon. However, their nutritional content is more or less the same. Many vitamins and minerals are found in lemon. It improves the digestive system and helps in weight loss. It keeps blood pressure under control and is also beneficial for heart health.
That's why today'Health water' in We will talk about lemons. You will also learn that-
- What is the nutritional value of lemon?
- What vitamins and minerals does it contain?
- What diseases does lemon protect us from?
- Who should not eat this?
More than a dozen benefits of lemon According to the Cleveland Clinic, if you include a lemon in your daily diet, it has more than a dozen health benefits. The special thing is that its juice can be added to most dishes and salads for flavor. This enhances the taste of food, water and beverages and also imparts a special taste. Despite these features, it is a fruit consumed in daily life due to its low cost.
What is the nutritional value of lemon? Lemons mainly contain vitamin C, carbohydrates and a lot of water. It contains very little amount of protein and fat. We get 20 calories from one medium sized lemon. It also contains a small amount of sugar. Let's see in the graphic which nutrients lemon contains in quantity.
What vitamins and minerals are in lemons? Lemons are rich in vitamin C. If you include an average-sized lemon in your diet, it provides one-third of the body's daily requirement of vitamin C. What other vitamins and minerals it contains, see the graphic.
The easiest way to include lemon in the diet is to drink lemon water. This is also good because it keeps the body hydrated. Due to this, the body also gets some important vitamins and minerals.
It is best to start the morning with lemon water. This will start the day with adequate hydration and minerals. Along with this, the digestive system, immune system and heart health will also be healthy. But drink lemon water without sugar or honey in it.
Is drinking lemon water beneficial? Delhi-based senior nutritionist Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that drinking lemon water is definitely beneficial. This is a great way to include vitamin C and antioxidants in your daily diet. Lemon water is low in calories and high in vitamins and nutrients. This fulfills a large part of our body's daily requirement of water, vitamins and minerals. What are the benefits of this, see in the graphic.
Let's understand the important points given in the graphics in detail:
Helps in weight loss People often recommend drinking lemon water for weight loss. Many reasons are responsible for this. Lemons contain the soluble fiber pectin. Due to its presence in the stomach, we do not feel hungry for long. This helps people lose weight if they eat less. Another reason is that the more water we drink, the faster our body burns calories. So drinking lemon water helps in weight loss.
Prevents kidney stones Citric acid in lemon protects against kidney stones. According to the National Kidney Foundation, drinking 100 milliliters of lemon juice mixed with water daily helps prevent kidney stones. However, if we have stones, we should not completely depend on lemon water alone. For this keep consulting a doctor.
Strengthens the immune system Lemons are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Both these elements boost immunity. It helps the body to fight against most diseases. If you consume lemon daily it will protect us from cold and flu which happens when the weather changes.
Prevents anemia Lemons are low in iron, but the vitamin C in them helps the body absorb iron. It increases hemoglobin and prevents anemia.
Prevents asthma attacks According to a study published in Springer Nature, people with asthma who consume plenty of vitamin C have fewer asthma attacks. It is also beneficial for respiratory tract and lung health.
Prevents cancer Lemons are a very good source of the antioxidant vitamin C. Antioxidants help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. This damage to cells caused by free radicals causes cancer.
Keeps blood pressure under control According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine in April, 2014, people who consumed lemons daily and went for walks had better blood pressure control and a lower risk of hypertension than those who did not consume lemons.
Heart health improves According to a study published in the June, 2001 issue of the National Library of Medicine, consuming one lemon daily reduces the risk of heart attack. Not only the vitamin C it contains, the fiber and plant compounds also improve heart health.
Which people should not eat lemons? Lemon is generally safe for most people. Despite this, a person may face difficulties due to certain health conditions. When and who should avoid lemon consumption, see graphic.
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