Lemons
How They Grow
- The lemon is a tree that reaches from 3 to 6 metres in height. The flowers have white petals. The fruit is yellow with peel that can be very rough to smooth.
- Lemons are quite sensitive to the cold; for that reason, they are grown in areas with mild climates, in countries like Italy, Spain, etc.
- Numerous varieties are sold; Jolife lemon varieties are Primofiore, Verna, Interdonato and Verdello.
- Jolife lemons are harvested by hand.
Their benefits
- Eating lemons helps to protect our bodies from flu.
- The high presence of vitamin C in lemons makes these fruits particularly useful in the defence of free radicals. In addition, vitamin C performs an essential role in the formation of collagen fibres. For this reason, lemon juice keeps the skin very healthy.
- The vitamin C found in lemons is useful for improving the absorption of iron and lemon is therefore often used for seasoning meats and vegetables rich in this mineral.
- The lemon has antiseptic and antibacterial, but also diuretic and astringent, properties.
- Lemon lowers the acidity of the body, helps digestion and cleans the intestine: lemon juice added to warm water stimulates muscular contractions inside the intestinal walls and facilitates evacuation, thereby contributing to bowel regularity. It is a good practice that can be followed on an empty stomach in the morning, about half an hour before breakfast.
- Lemon helps to lower cholesterol, purifies the liver and helps the eyes. It hydrates and softens the skin.
CALORIES | FATS | CHOLESTEROL | VITAMINA C |
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11 kcal/100g | 0 g/100g | 0 mg/100g | 50 mg/100g |
Conservation
The lemon should be stored at the bottom of the refrigerator and lasts for up to 1 month.
When cut, it lasts for a maximum 1-2 days before drying up.