10 genius reasons why you should keep lemons in the freezer
\nLemons are great for your health: they\u2019re incredibly rich in Vitamin C, have a wide range of other nutrients and antioxidants, and add delicious flavor to both food and drinks. Many people keep a few lemons in their fruit bowl, but did you know there is a better way to keep them?
\nFreeze your lemons! Lemons are a great food to incorporate into our diet in any form, but freezing them makes it quicker and easier for us to access every part of the fruit. Without further ado, here are 10 reasons why you should keep lemons in the freezer:
\n1) Lemon peel is the best part
\nThe peel contains 10 times more vitamins than the juice or the flesh of the lemon. Frozen lemons are firm enough to be grated into food. You\u2019ll be utilizing every part of the fruit, including the bit that packs the greatest punch in terms of health benefits \u2014 the skin.
\nTry freezing them in halves for easy grating.
\n2) Lemons are rich in Vitamin C
\nThis important vitamin helps to fight against colds and flus, and neutralizes the free radicals which age us. One large lemon gives us 53mg of Vitamin C, which is almost 90% of our daily requirement.
\n3) Lemons help our bodies repair
\nThe massive amount of Vitamin C found in lemons is essential for producing collagen, which helps our bodies to form new bone, blood vessels, and tendons, and repair wounds.
\n4) Lemons are more versatile when they\u2019re frozen
\nSome people don\u2019t like the flavor of lemons, or find them too sour, and that\u2019s okay. By freezing and grating them, you\u2019ll find it easier to incorporate lemon into your meals without packing a huge flavor punch (unless you want to!).
\nFor instance, cooking lemon reduces some of the Vitamin C, so try sprinkling the frozen lemon into soups, salad dressings, and onto noodles and rice dishes. You can even sprinkle the grated lemon onto fruit salad with yogurt, or onto ice cream. It has a fresh and zesty flavor, and goes well with sweet or savory dishes.
\n5) You won\u2019t need ice cubes
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Cut your lemons into walnut-sized chunks before freezing, and then you can throw them into your glass of water to keep it cool and to add a lovely fresh flavor.
\n6) It\u2019ll save you money
\nKeep your wallet healthy as well as your body\u2026 Lemons can get very expensive out of season, so if you see a good price at the grocery store, then stock up! You don\u2019t need to worry about shelf life as lemons will last three to four months in the freezer.
\n7) Limonoids prevent cancer
\nStudies have shown that limonoids, a natural compound found in citrus fruits, prevent the development of cancer cells, with a particular link to breast cancer. Lemons contain antioxidants and are known to have anti-microbial properties to fight off bacterial infections, fungi, and internal parasites. All the more reason to incorporate lemon into your daily diet.
\n8) Lemons alkalize your body
\nMany people suffer from body acidity without knowing it. Symptoms include acid reflux, sensitive gums, and mouth ulcers, as well as fatigue and nervousness. The easiest way to alkalize your body is to drink water with lemon, and the benefit of using frozen lemons here is that you can be more precise with the amount you add to the water. Lemon juice alone can be quite sour and make a big difference to the water immediately, whereas a mix of the skin and flesh gives a more subtle flavor (and keeps the water cool!).
\n9) Lemons are low in calories and sugar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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