Although lemons have a long history of use as ornamental plants, an antiseptic, in cooking and for flavoring, the use of lemons today spreads much wider. As a fruit most people don't think of using the lemon outside of kitchen purposes however its abilities spread much farther than one would think. The lemon contains so many elements that it makes it a great tool to help during weight loss. Once these ingredients are in the body they work their way throughout ones system to assist in absorption, digestion, detoxification, and alkalizing. By adding lemons to your diet you can increase your weight loss substantially and help to burn fat.
Lemons are complex fruits that have an outer rind and fleshy pulp on the inside. Both the rind and pulp have nutritional value, which help to aid in the bodies systems. Lemons contain Thiamine (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Niacin (vitamin B3), Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), Vitamin B6, Folate (vitamin B9), Vitamin C, calcium, citric acid, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and pectin. These ingredients enhance metabolism, stimulate digestion and help to cleanse the body. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that destroys free radicals in the body. It also helps the body to absorb calcium into fat cells, which plays a crucial role in how fat is stored and broken down by the body. Magnesium works in conjunction with calcium to form blood albumin, which moves nutrients through the blood. Citric acid helps to lower blood pressure, remove fatty acids from inside blood vessels, and regulates the break down of glucose, which releases energy. Phosphorus is necessary for the digestion on vitamins B2 & B3, works with calcium to build strong bones, and helps to digest carbohydrates and fats to be used for energy. Pectin is a soluble dietary fiber, which reduces sugar and cholesterol absorption. Due to these components the body is able to efficiently break down and fats, absorb nutrients and eliminate necessary toxins.
