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, Sun and Moon, who play an important role in the daily cycle and changes in weather, are also worshipped. This is a beautiful way of expressing gratitude towards nature.
After Diwali, Sun is worshiped in Chhath Puja, a popular festival in North India. This 4-day festival will start from November 5 this year and will continue till November 8. In which Sun God and Chhathi Maiya are worshiped and Prasad is offered. Special fruit 'Daabh Lemon' is also offered in this Prasad.
This fruit is a type of lemon. It is much larger in size than a normal lemon. Nevertheless their nutritional elements are more or less similar. 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 lemon. You will also learn that-
More than a dozen benefits of lemon According to the Cleveland Clinic, adding a lemon to your daily diet has more than a dozen health benefits. The special thing is that its juice can be added to taste most dishes and salads. It enhances the taste of food, water and drinks and also gives special taste. Despite having sour characteristics, due to its low price it is a fruit eaten in daily life.
What is the nutritional value of lemon? Lemon mainly contains Vitamin C, carbohydrates and plenty of water. It contains very little amount of protein and fat. We get 20 calories from one medium sized lemon. It also contains some amount of sugar. Let us see in the graphic which nutrients are present in lemon and in what quantity.
What vitamins and minerals are in lemon? Vitamin C is found in abundance in lemon. 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 are there in it, 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 would be best to start the morning with lemon water. This will start the day with adequate hydration and minerals. Along with this, digestive system, immune power and heart health will also remain healthy. But drink lemon water without adding sugar or honey in it.
Is drinking lemon water beneficial? Senior nutritionist from Delhi, Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that drinking lemon water is definitely beneficial. This is a good 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 major part of our body's daily requirement of water, vitamins and minerals. What are its benefits, see in the graphic.
Let us understand the important points given in the graphics in detail:
helps in weight loss People often advise drinking lemon water to lose weight. Many reasons are responsible for this. Lemon contains liquid fiber pectin. Due to its presence in the stomach, we do not feel hungry for a long time. This helps people lose weight if they eat less. The second reason is that the more water we drink, the faster our body burns calories. Therefore drinking lemon water helps in weight loss.
protects from kidney stones Citric acid present in lemon protects from kidney stones. According to the National Kidney Foundation, drinking 100 ml of lemon juice in water every day helps in preventing kidney stones. However, if we have stones, we should not completely depend on lemon water alone. For this, keep taking doctor's advice.
strengthens the immune system Lemon is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. Both these elements increase immunity. It helps the body to fight against most diseases. If you consume lemon daily, it protects us from cold and flu which occur when the weather changes.
prevents anemia Lemon contains small amounts of iron, but the vitamin C present in it helps the body in the absorption of iron. It increases hemoglobin and prevents anemia.
prevents asthma attacks According to a study published in Springer Nature, people suffering from asthma who consume plenty of vitamin C have fewer asthma attacks. It is also beneficial for the health of the respiratory tract and lungs.
prevents cancer Lemon is a very good source of antioxidant vitamin C. Antioxidants help prevent damage to cells caused by free radicals. This damage to cells caused by free radicals causes cancer.
Blood pressure remains under control: According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine in April, 2014, people who consume lemon daily and go for walks, their blood pressure remains more under control as compared to people who do not consume lemon and the risk of hypertension is also less.
Heart health improves According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine in June 2001, consuming one lemon every day reduces the risk of heart attack. Not only the vitamin C present in it, but also the fiber and plant compounds improve heart health.
Which people should not eat lemon? Lemon is generally safe for most people. Despite this, a person may have to face problems due to some health conditions. When and who should avoid consuming lemon, see graphic.
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