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Lemons

Lemons are a powerful healing fruit that contain phenomenal antibiotic, antiseptic, and anti-cancer properties.

Beneficial properties

Anti-inflammatory Antibacterial Anti-cancer Immune-boosting Detoxifying Alkalizing

Nutritional highlights

Vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Silicon, Copper, Potassium

Detailed information

Lemons are a powerful healing fruit that contain phenomenal antibiotic, antiseptic, and anti-cancer properties. Lemons are rich in vitamins C and B-complex and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, silicon, copper, and potassium. They are considered to be a wonderful tonic and can help to cleanse and detoxify the entire body. Although lemons have an acidic taste they actually have a very strong alkaline reaction on the body and can help to alkalize blood, cells, lymph, organs, and tissues. Lemons are known to help destroy putrefactive bacteria in the mouth and intestines which can help alleviate flatulence, indigestion, and constipation. Lemons contain a compound called limonene which is used to dissolve gallstones and kidney stones and can help to fight oral, lung, skin, breast, stomach, and colon cancer. Lemons are also rich in bioflavonoids which can significantly boost the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body. Lemon juice is known to be particularly beneficial for colds, coughs, sore throats, hiccups, ear infections, fevers, arthritis, heart disease, COPD, atherosclerosis, diabetes, high cholesterol, autoimmune disorders, stroke, and cancer. Topically, lemon juice is a great remedy for wrinkles, warts, toothaches, corns, sunburns, poison ivy, acne, psoriasis, and as a hair rinse and facial astringent. A tall glass of lemon water upon waking is an excellent way to hydrate and cleanse the body first thing in the morning. Fresh lemon in tea and green juice and added to salads, wraps, hummus, guacamole, and nori rolls is another great way to add this healing and nutritious fruit into your diet. Fresh lemons can be found at your local grocery and health food store.

Conditions it helps with

Acne, Pimples & Boils

Includes: Acne

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Adrenal Insufficiency

Includes: Addison's Disease

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Autoimmune Inflammation Disorder

Includes: Lupus

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Cancer (All Types)

Includes: Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer

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Cold & Flu

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Common Cold

Includes: Colds

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Hardening / Clogging of Arteries

Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)

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Heartburn / GERD

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Heartburn & Reflux

Includes: Heartburn and Acid Reflux

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Immune System (general)

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Joint Pain & Arthritis

Includes: Arthritis

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MS / Nerve Damage Disease

Includes: Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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RA / Joint Autoimmune Disease

Includes: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sarcoidosis (Granulomas)

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Tick-Borne Illness

Includes: Lyme Disease

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Underactive Thyroid (Autoimmune)

Includes: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

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Goals it supports

Boost Immunity

Recipes featuring Lemons

Garlic Lemon Honey Tea

Ginger Honey Lemon Soother

Citrus Coconut Electrolyte Drink

Lemon Mint Cooler

Aloe Vera Soothing Juice

Lavender Lemonade

Lemon Honey Water

Warm Potato Asparagus Salad

Lemon Tahini Dressing

Lemon Honey Ginger Water

Cranberry Drizzle

Apple Cinnamon Turmeric Cleanser

Quick Black Bean Tostadas

Southwest Potato and Red Bean Bowls

Green Split Pea Soup

Lemon Orzo Salad

Lemon Hummus Soup with Kale

Mediterranean Green Beans and Potato Toss

Vegan Niçoise Salad Bowls

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Red Pepper Pesto

Hearty Vegan Red Bean Chili

Dreena Burton’s Easy 3-Bean Salad

Spinach-Apricot Salad with Spiced Lentils

Mojo-Seasoned Plantain Salad with Black Beans and Rice

Wholesome Oat Snackles

The Best Oil-Free Hummus

My Mama’s Potato Salad Recipe

Lima Bean Pesto Hummus

Mini Bell Pepper Poppers

Rainbow Fruit Salad Platter with Citrus Drizzle

Oil-Free Baba Ghanoush

Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Fresh Spinach Hummus

Vegan Queso Sauce

Green Pea Hummus with Fresh Mint

Dairy-Free Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Pinto Bean Spread

Blueberry Salsa

Easy Beet Wonderdip

Green Goddess Dip

Spicy Buffalo Hummus

Tahini Dipping Sauce

Cannellini Bean, Kale, and Orzo Soup

Vegan Apple Pie

Lemony Asparagus Fettuccine

Lentil and Spinach Soup

Cheesy Vegan Stuffed Spinach Bites

Vegan Hash Brown Casserole with Tempeh Crumbles

Smoky Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Jackfruit Jambalaya

Zucchini Fritters

Homemade Vegan Pesto

5-Minute Ketchup

Spinach Lasagna

Dilly Vegan Macaroni Salad

Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl

Lemon Dill White Bean Grain Bowl

Lemon Parsley Chickpea Orzo

Roasted Broccoli & Lentil Lemon Salad

Sweet Potato Tahini Breakfast Bowl

Lemon Blueberry Couscous

Grilled Chicken Watermelon Salad

Tofu “Egg Salad” Boats

Chickpea Caesar Wrap

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Roasted Chickpea Salad

Anti-Inflammatory Kale Salad

Blueberry Lemon Buckwheat Bake

Broccoli & Walnut Orecchiette

Creamy Avocado Herb Pasta Salad

Fermented Hummus

Instant Pot Anti-Inflammatory Cauliflower Soup

Stovetop Quinoa Pilaf

Pickle & Dill Pizza with Garlic Sauce

Green Bitter Melon Juice

Cleansing Lemon-Aid

Celery Apple Lemon Juice

Egg and Lemon Soup with Quinoa

Slow Roast Spiced Organic Chicken

Creamy Tahini Dressing

The Basic White Sauce

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