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This small fruit we still have some surprises in store. For example, the cosmetics industry as included in many formulas designed to improve the health of skin and hair, since its high in vitamin C, as mentioned, is very useful to prevent cellular aging.

But that’s not all: the lemon juice helps form and maintain collagen (useful for maintaining tissue firmness), regulates the amount of fat in the scalp, gives nice aromatic touch of freshness to skin and hair treatments and has exfoliating qualities, ie, removes dead surface cells of the skin and helps it to be softer and have better appearance. Read the rest of this entry »

Lemon is of great nutritional value because it contains proteins (useful in the formation of tissues and hormones), carbohydrates (energy generated), fiber (white part that lies between pulp and peel is rich in pectin, which improves bowel motility), calcium and phosphorus (minerals that strengthen bones and teeth), iron (helps the blood to carry oxygen properly) and potassium (used to eliminate toxins through urine) and vitamin A (strengthens the view and prevent cellular aging) and complex B (valuable for the nervous system and cell growth).

However, the most abundant and valuable compound in the formula is the aforementioned lemon vitamin C, which besides preventing scurvy has other qualities of great benefit: Read the rest of this entry »

Fresh, aromatic and medicinal, lemon is a fruit that is popular in the world due to both its culinary versatility and their excellent nutritional and medicinal properties. Rediscover its property!

It is almost impossible to find anyone who does not know this small, juicy fruit green or yellow of the citrus family, as its distinctive flavor and aroma can star in desserts, ceviche, salad dressings, sauces or soft drinks, in addition to their juice and zest are used in various herbal remedies, especially in those who aim to strengthen the immune system. Read the rest of this entry »