Scientific name of lemon is Citrus limon. It is an evergreen, perennial, flowering shrub which sometimes grows into a small tree. They are grown for their highly acidic, highly useful, yellow coloured fruits. Under good cultural conditions, a lemon tree reaches up to a height of 3-4 meters. Lemon plants are believed to be originated in South-East Asia.

Nutrition in Raw Lemons: According to USDA nutrient database, the nutrient composition of raw lemons is as follows:

  1. Water –98 g
  2. Energy –29 kcal
  3. Protein –1 g
  4. Total lipid (fat) –3 g
  5. Carbohydrate–32 g
  6. Fiber, total dietary –8 g
  7. Sugars, total –5 g
  8. Calcium, Ca –26 mg
  9. Iron, Fe –6 mg
  10. Magnesium, Mg –8 mg
  11. Phosphorus, P –16 mg
  12. Potassium, K –138 mg
  13. Sodium, Na –2 mg
  14. Zinc, Zn –06 mg
  15. Vitamin C–53 mg
  16. Thiamin –04 mg
  17. Riboflavin –02 mg
  18. Niacin –1 mg
  19. Vitamin B-6 –08 mg
  20. Folate, DFE –11 ug
  21. Vitamin A, IU –22 IU
  22. Vitamin E–15 mg
  23. Fatty acids, total saturated –039 g
  24. Fatty acids, total monounsaturated –011 g
  25. Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated –089 g

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Health Benefits of Lemon: Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, which is essential for increasing body’s natural immunity. Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenes, and tannins and also rich in powerful antioxidants; hence regular lemon consumption lowers the risk of lifestyle diseases such as cancer and stroke. Lemons contain potassium, an essential mineral that helps in lowering blood pressure. Lemons are high in citric acid content and hence consumption of lemon juice increases urine pH which in turn helps to get rid of kidney stones.

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