1.The Key To Health and Wellness When life gives you lemons, make medicinal cures

2. More than just an ingredient for a lemonadestand In the past the citrus fruit known as the lemon has been associated with the lemonade stand only. However, the lemon currently has numerous health benefits and is used in a variety of foods. Lemons grow from a small evergreen tree which is native to Asia. The origin of the lemon remains a mystery but research was done on the genetics of the lemon. According to the findings of the study, the lemon is an offspring of the sour orange and the citron. (Wikipedia, 2012) 3. The lemon is 6.7% to 8.6% citric acid(Vitamin C), which is a powerfulantioxidant required for the growthand repair of body tissues. Some ofthe benefits of this natural inhibitorare below: Builds protein in the body Slows the aging process Fights tumors Repairs wounds Wards off inflammatory diseases 4. Lemons can also be used as a natural skin and beauty agent.Here are just a few ways lemons are used on the bodyslargest organ-the skin:For oily skinHeal acne scars Natural skin bleach 5. Lemon juice, rind, oil, and zest are used in a variety of foods and these items serve many purposes.Lemongrass isused to add flavor Lemon essential to foodoil is the keyingredient in Lemon zest lemon dropsis often usedto add flavor Lemon to pastries juice isLemon issuch as lemon used tosometimes used tomeringue pie preserve cook shrimp fruit ceviche 6. In any household, the lemon is asignificant and essential ingredient. We have already learned that the lemon is the main component fornatural healing and we also discoveredthat the lemon serves as a beauty agent. Lastly, we learned the many roles thelemon serves in everyday foods, dishes,and pastries. The next topic will beabout lemon marinades. 7. A new trend is sweeping acrossAmerica and it involves lemonjuice in water preferably beforebreakfast. Roizman (2011) reportslemon water helps the process ofelimination, has anti-fungal andanti-inflammatoryproperties,improves energy levels, anddigestive functions. Next, we willlearn about the five reasons whyyou should drink lemon waterbefore eating breakfast. 8. In conclusion, the fruit we know as the lemon isan extraordinary food. The significance of the lemon ranges from the field of medicine to anatural preservative. Lemons contain ascorbic acid( Vitamin C),Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, manganese and other essential vitamins andminerals. Numerous weight loss programs have incorporated lemons as a key ingredient to loseweight. Lemon essential oils have been reportedto lift spirits as well as moods. The verdict is in.Lemons are a beneficial factor in everyday life across the board. 9. o Occupy Monsanto. (2012). Lemon Aid: How Lemons Can Cure 13Common Ailments. Retrieved from:http://www.occupymonsanto360.org/2012/04/28/lemon-aid-how-lemons-can-cure-13-common-ailments/o Wikipedia. (2012). Lemon. Retrieved from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemono Verhoff, E. (2012). Motivate Your Mini Moguls. Retrieved from:http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971765/lemonade-stands-and-youtube-fun-ways-to-encourage-young-entrepreneurso Van Der Wall, K. (2012). 5 Benefits of Vitamin C For Your Skin.Retrieved from: http://www.ihaveadegreeinthis.com/2012/04/5-benefits-of-vitamin-c-for-your-skin.htmlo eHow. (1999). Medicinal Properties of Lemons. Retrieved from:http://www.ehow.com/about_5465717_medicinal-properties-lemon-juice.htmlo SpaWeekly. (2011). Spa Foodie: When Life Gives You Lemons. Retrievedfrom: http://www.spaweekblog.com/2011/08/03/spa-foodie-when-life-gives-you-lemons/ 10. Best of You Today. (2011). Do You Have Dark Spots or Sun Damage?Suggestions to Lighten Your Skin Naturally. Retrieved from:http://www.bestofyoutoday.com/beauty-buzz/do-you-have-dark-spots-or-sun-damage-suggestions-lighten-your-skin-naturally Apartment Therapy. (2012). Good Question: What Is Lemongrass?Retrieved from: http://www.thekitchn.com/good-question-where-to-find-le-67398 Bloatal Recall. (2011). Salmon Cakes with Lemon-Caper Yogurt Sauce.Retrieved from: http://bloatalrecall.blogspot.com/2011/08/salmon-cakes-with-lemon-caper-yogurt.html Wikipedia. (2006). Lemon Drops. Retrieved from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lemon_Drops.jpg YouTube. (2011). 3 Easy Lemon Marinades. Retrieved from:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QLWlkRIkNs 11. YouTube. (2012). 5 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water Before Breakfast.Retrieved from:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBpwj76ytUw Microsoft. (2012). Animations. Retrieved from:http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=drinking+water+animations&ex=1#ai:MM900288915| Microsoft. (2012). Animations. Retrieved from:http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=lemon+animation&ex=1