Did you know that lemon peels contain as much as 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the lemon juice itself?
Why we throw away lemon peel after extracting its juice?
We should not. The peel has lot of medicinal values. Lemon peels are rich in citric acid and vitamin C. Detoxifying your body is an important part of feeling your best.
The peel has high nutritive content, add the peel to more of your meals. You can grate the lemon peel and add it to your soups, salads and many other dishes.
The benefits are almost the same for the lemon peel as for lemon juice or even more...
Rich in vitamin C
Toxin fighter
Energy booster
PH balance
Deodorizer
Immune boost
May help weight loss
Detoxes liver
Great for the skin
Cures throat infection
Bone health
Antidepressant
Regulate blood pressure
Oral health and hygenie
The peels deodorize garbage disposal
Bacterial infections and fungi
Kills internal parasites
Their potent healing properties can successfully treat cancer
Clean stainless steel sink
Polish chrome
Polish copper
Clean greasy messes
Refresh cutting boards
Keep insects out
Make lemon sugar
Make lemon pepper
Make candied lemon peel
Lighten age spots
Soften dry elbows
Why lemon can be bitter?
The white pith of the lemon is unpleasant, while the zest has a great flavor. But whether a recipe calls for grated lemon zest, peel or rind, you leave out that unpleasant white pith.
Whole Lemon Ice Cubes
Whole Lemon Ice Cubes add great flavor when added to a glass of water or juice blends, added to sauces, smoothies or even soups.
These lemon cubes are super easy to make. Add some honey, cinnamon, peppermint, basil or ginger to it for more flavour. Depends where you are going to use those lemon cubes.
In this recipe I am going to use the whole lemon - even the bitter part, because if I use it in soups I do not mind the bitter flavour. Of course, you can cut it off and grate the peel only - tastes much better!
Grab some (organic) lemons & wash them with apple cider vinegar from the outside. Let it dry.
Prepare an ice cube tray
Cut the lemons into small pieces (cut the rind off and you just got rid of the bitterness.)
Throw them into a blender and add a little water (add some of the above mentioned spices if you would like to). Blend them until you get a smooth texture.
Fill the ice cube tray with the lemon pulp
Put into a freezer for a few hours (or overnight)
Pop them out and enjoy the benefits
! The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions or concerns about your health. Check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Never disregard or delay seeking medical advice because of something you have heard or read in this article or the internet !
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