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Lemon: benefits and harms for the body, calorie content, use for weight loss. Benefits and nutritional value of lemon

Lemon is an evergreen citrus tree from the rue family. The fruits of the plant are also called lemon. They have a bright yellow color, a characteristic citrus smell and a very sour taste. Such fruits are especially popular during the cold season and when losing weight, and from childhood they are familiar to absolutely everyone.

Peculiarities

The height of the lemon tree reaches about 6-8 meters. The fruits have an elongated oval shape, which tapers at both ends. The peel is dense, textured, yellow, about 5 mm thick, inside there is a white film layer, in which the light yellow pulp of the fruit is stored, divided into 10-12 slices. The smell of lemon is fragrant, citrus, invigorating. The taste is sour, astringent. It is usually not eaten in its pure form.

Nutritional value and calories

The calorie content of a lemon depends on its variety and other factors, we will give the average figures.

100 grams of lemon contains about 28 kcal. The average weight of 1 piece is 120-140 grams, therefore, it will contain about 35 calories.

BJU per 100 grams:

proteins - 0.8 g;
fats - 0.1 g;
carbohydrates - 2.8 g.

The calorie content of 100 ml of water with the addition of a couple of teaspoons of lemon juice will be about 3 kcal.

That is why actively losing weight prefer this drink - in addition to helping in the fight against excess weight, it also speeds up metabolism, cleanses the walls of blood vessels and has a pleasant refreshing taste.

Due to its extremely sour taste, not many people can consume lemon in its pure form, usually using a sweetener in the form of sugar or honey.

The calorie content of 100 g of lemon with sugar will be about 172 kcal.

For those who like to drink tea with lemon jam, there is the following recipe. Since when boiling high temperature all vegetables and fruits lose most of their healing properties, it is better to do without cooking. It is necessary to pour over the lemons with boiling water, grate the zest on a coarse grater or cut the skin with a knife, setting it aside. Lemon peel also contains a huge amount of useful elements, essential oils with bactericidal properties.

Remove all seeds from the lemon pulp, cut it into cubes. Combine the pulp of the lemon with the zest and grind in a blender, add sugar in a ratio of 1: 1 to the resulting mixture. Mix everything thoroughly, put in a glass jar with a tightly screwed lid. Remove to infuse in the refrigerator for 3 days. The shelf life of the resulting jam is 6 months.

You will get a tasty, healthy, vitamin-rich delicacy that can be smeared on bread, crackers, added to cereals or tea. You can make a refreshing summer lemonade: pour clean into a decanter cold water, add 1/3 jar of lemon jam, a couple of mint leaves and ice cubes. You will get a fresh fragrant lemonade that will perfectly quench your thirst in the summer heat and give you a boost of good mood.

Chemical composition

Lemon is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals. Due to its beneficial properties, it is an indispensable product in the season of colds. It has a lot of vitamin C, because of this, lemon was considered one of the main products, along with sauerkraut, which was used to treat scurvy (an acute deficiency of vitamin C in the body). Lemons are very rich essential oils, pectins and bioflavonoids.

Consider the composition of the lemon in more detail.

Vitamins:

B1 (thiamine);
B2 (riboflavin);
B6 (pyridoxine);

Macronutrients:

calcium;
magnesium;
sodium;
phosphorus;
sulfur.

Trace elements:

zinc;
iron;
manganese;
fluorine.

Benefit and harm

Lemon is one of the most useful and popular fruits, especially during the period of viral diseases, his beneficial features have a wide range of activities:

has a general strengthening effect on the body;
improves immunity;
used to treat and prevent influenza;
lowers cholesterol levels;
stimulates the work of brain activity;
replenishes vitamin C deficiency;
is an active fat burner;
has an antiseptic effect;
improves bowel function;
helps with nervous fatigue;
is an effective tool from nausea;
treats aphthous diseases of the mouth and throat;
improves appetite, digestion;
provides prevention of stroke and diabetes;
reduces the acidity of the stomach;
cleanses the body of toxins.

India gave us an exotic fruit. Lemon is a fruit used in many drinks and culinary dishes. To improve flavor notes. In addition, they make delicious tea with a divine aroma.

Composition and nutritional value

Lemon fruits are rich in vitamins. It contains saturated, poly- and monounsaturated fats, fiber, mineral components such as sodium, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, phytosterols, vitamin C, A, B (1-3 , 5, 6, 9, 12.), E.
Indicators of fruit bju (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) per 100 g of the product are:
Fruit - 0.9 / 0.1 / 3.0 g.
Zest - 0.9 / 0.1 / 3.0 g.
Lemon with peel - 1.2 / 0.3 / 10.7.
Lemon oil - 0.0 / 100.0 / 80.0 g.
Jelly - 2.8 / 0.0 / 20.3 g.
Hercules with lemon and honey -3.7 /.8 / 22.1 g.

Jam - 0.0 / 0.0 / 60.0 g.
Juice - 0.9 / 0.1 / 3.0 g.
Pickled - 0.4 / 0.3 / 6.5 g.
Lemon soup with rice - 1.4 / 2.2 / 8.7 g.
Water with lemon without sugar - 0.1 / 0.0 / 2.9 g.
With sugar - 0.49 / 0.05 / 40.54 g.
Tea - 0.75 / 0.0 / 14.30 g.
Dried - 1.8 / 0.0 / 71.0 g.
Dried fruits - 4.9 / 0.4 / 74.0 g.

calories

The glycemic index of the fruit is 25 units. The calorie content of lemons is very low, so it is an excellent dietary product and is often included in diet menus. It effectively burns fats, you just need to remember that it is recommended to drink every morning. One fruit weighs approximately 120 g, so the weight of the fruit (1 piece) is 35 kcal. But slices measuring 1 cm thick and 8.5 cm in diameter will be only 2 kcal. Indicators per 100 grams are:

Fruit - 16 kcal.
Zest - 16 units.
Lemon with peel - 20.4 kcal.
Lemon oil - 900.0 units.
Jelly - 88.0 kcal.
Hercules with lemon and honey - 118.8 kcal.
Jam - 240.0 kcal.
Juice - 16 kcal
Pickled - 21.20 units
Lemon soup with rice - 58.0 kcal.
Water with lemon - 11.6 kcal.
With sugar - 171.65 g.
Sweet tea with lemon - 60.00 kcal.
Dried fruits - 254.0 kcal.
Dried - 286.0 units

Despite the low calorie content, lemon can adversely affect the well-being of people with gastrointestinal ulcers, hypertensive patients. Also, it should be used with caution by people prone to allergies.

Lemon is another fruit successfully used not only in dietology, but also in cosmetology. It is rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C. It has long been used for the prevention of zinc. In the spring, with a decrease in immunity, it will be useful to take 1 glass of hot water before bedtime, in which the juice of one lemon and 1-2 teaspoons of honey are dissolved. Such a vitamin cocktail has a positive effect on the body: 4 cups of chopped needles (pine, spruce or fir), pour 600 g of cold water, add the juice of 1 lemon. Stand in a dark place for 2 days, stirring occasionally. Take 200 g per day.

Lemon stimulates the appetite and tones the body. The combined action of vitamins C and P contained in lemon reduces fatigue, increases the efficiency of the body and speeds up recovery. Even in the old days, lemon eliminated the consequences of excessive drinking of wine.

As a tonic on an empty stomach take a mixture of lemon juice, vegetable oil and honey 1 tsp.

Lemon essential oil helps overcome indecision, focus or lift your spirits. Pure or slightly diluted with water lemon juice promotes appetite.

To stimulate the appetite, take a tincture of lemon peel. It is prepared as follows: 100 g of dried and chopped peel is poured into 1 liter of vodka and left in a dark place for 3 weeks. Shake the mixture from time to time, strain at the end. Take 30 drops 3 times a day before meals.

Tea with lemon is very useful. By the way, the calorie content of a glass of tea with one tablespoon of lemon juice is only 28 calories.

Lemons are a low calorie food. One lemon weighs an average of 100-130 grams and contains about 40 calories.

Below is a table of calorie content and nutritional value of lemon.

The product's name	Number of grams of the product	Contains
	100g	34 kcal
*Calorie content of one medium lemon*	130 grams	44.2 kcal
*lemon tea calories*	100g	28 kcal
proteins	100g	0.9 gr.
fat	100g	0.1 gr.
carbohydrates	100g	3 gr.
dietary fiber	100g	2 gr.
water	100g	87.8 gr.

100 grams of lemon contains the following trace elements: Iron 0.6 mg, Zinc 0.125 mg, Copper 240 mcg,
Manganese 0.04 mg, Fluorine 10 mcg, Molybdenum 1 mcg, Boron 175 mcg

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Fragrant fruits of a rich yellow lemon have an oval shape with one slightly pointed end. The sour and very juicy pulp contains inedible seeds that are oblong and white in color. The ripened fruits differ in refined, thin and very pleasant taste. The thick peel of a lemon has an uneven, bumpy surface and contains essential oils. This fragrant fruit has found application in cooking, cosmetology, medicine and the food industry.

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Lemon is a low evergreen tree native to India. Many people grow its smaller copy at home.

This fruit is wonderful not only on its own, but also in combination with various dishes and drinks, which is why lemon is very popular in cooking.

Tea with lemon is famous not only for its unique taste and aroma, but also for its benefits to the body.

The benefits and harms of lemon

The beneficial properties of this fruit can be listed endlessly, since its composition is rich in various vitamins, essential oils, organic acids, pectins, phytoncides, as well as copper and potassium salts.

The main vitamins that lemon is rich in are vitamins of groups A, B, C and PP.

First of all, this fruit is known as a source of citric acid, which takes an active part in the metabolic processes occurring in the body (metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates).

Experts recommend drinking freshly squeezed lemon juice when various diseases gastrointestinal tract, hemorrhoids and atherosclerosis. In addition, lemon juice is an excellent anti-inflammatory and antipyretic agent. That is why its use is recommended for the treatment and prevention of colds, as well as inflammation of the oral mucosa.

Lemon is also widely used as a cosmetic product, most often it is used to remove birthmarks / freckles, get rid of itching and eczema. In addition to the fact that lemon perfectly cleanses and restores the skin, it is also able to prevent hair loss and strengthen the nail plates.

Eating lemon peel boiled in sugar significantly improves the digestion process and increases appetite.

This fruit can harm the body only in the presence of peptic ulcers of the stomach and intestines. In addition, people suffering from high blood pressure should use lemon with extreme caution.

Undoubtedly, like many other members of the citrus family, lemon is a powerful allergen, which must be remembered if your body is prone to allergic reactions.

Since the fruit of this fruit mainly consists of water, the calorie content of lemon is quite small, about 34 kilocalories per 100 grams of the product. That is why it is often used in various weight loss methods.

In addition to low calorie content, lemon has the ability to burn fat, which in turn helps fight extra pounds.

Knowing how many calories are in a lemon, you can calculate the calorie content of dishes using it.

For example, in tea with lemon, the calorie content per 100 grams is only 28 kilocalories, which is why it is recommended to use it while maintaining various diets. Indeed, despite the low calorie content, it is able to fill the body with vitamins and nutrients.

The calorie content of lemon with sugar is much higher, per 100 grams of it the energy value equals 169 kilocalories. At the same time, despite the relatively high calorie content, lemon with sugar is excellent tool with hypertension.

Nutritionists pay attention not only to how many calories are in a lemon, but also to its ability to speed up metabolic processes, break down fats, improve digestion, and also lower blood sugar levels.

In their opinion, in order to lose a few extra pounds, it is not necessary to radically change your diet, it will be enough to drink juice freshly squeezed from half a lemon diluted with warm water every morning. In addition, during the day it is recommended to give preference to tea with lemon, the calorie content of which is also low.

There are more rigid diets using this fruit. One of them is based on the daily use of lemons exclusively, while their number should not exceed 6-8 pieces. Since this diet is quite difficult to tolerate by the body, it is necessary to consult a nutritionist before using it.

Sticking to the lemon diet is best in spring or autumn. In order to increase its effectiveness, it is recommended to reduce the calorie content of the daily diet and perform a small set of physical exercises daily.