Lemon

Description

Lemon is a good source of beta-carotene, vitamins of group B, E, potassium, magnesium, sodium and iron. There are also terpenes that stimulate the production of saliva. And since the production of digestive enzymes increases with the secretion of saliva, lemon stimulates digestive processes, accelerating the cleansing of the body – therefore, it promotes weight loss. It is worth starting the day with a glass of water with a slice of lemon. Remember, however, that such a drink stimulates the appetite!
In addition, lemon, immediately after cranberries, showed the strongest effect inhibiting the multiplication of liver cancer cells in an in vitro
study. Because limonene stays in the bloodstream for a long time, scientists believe that it copes better than other nutrients with inhibiting the development of cancer cells (for comparison, the phenols present in green tea remain in the body for 4 to 6 hours).
It is worth knowing that lemon peel has the most health properties.
It is she who is the source of the compound called limonene.