{"id":73,"date":"2023-04-10T15:35:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T15:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chmy.uk\/?p=73"},"modified":"2023-04-10T15:40:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T15:40:35","slug":"when-life-gives-you-lemons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chmy.uk\/index.php\/2023\/04\/10\/when-life-gives-you-lemons\/","title":{"rendered":"When Life Gives You Lemons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat them, eat them whole*<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not advice, but my experience with eating lemons. I started eating whole lemons, pure\u00e9d, about nine months ago. It was during my almost Keto diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I pur\u00e9e the lemons in a Nutriblend with a splash of water, but any blender should work. I trim the end where the stem is, but other than that, the whole lemon goes into the machine, including the seeds and rind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each evening, while I prepare my dinner, I swallow about five dessert spoons of pure\u00e9d lemon. I try not to touch my teeth with the lemon and swallow it straight down. I also rinse my mouth straight after to get rid of the acid in my mouth. I will prue\u00e9 and refrigerate around seven lemons at a time, which keeps me going for a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it bitter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hell yeah, it&#8217;s really sour, but I&#8217;m used to it now. I swallow about a lemon worth in twenty seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My skin is no longer as dry as it used to be. My elbows, knees, hands, and feet always required moisturiser. This is no longer the case, but I still use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have I noticed any other benefits? Nothing physically noticeable that I am aware of, but one lemon will almost be enough Vitamin C for the day. In an average lemon, vitamins include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calcium 66mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iron 0.76mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potassium 157mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vitamin A 2mcg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vitamin C 83.2mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other benefits may include the following, but the list is from Dr Web Search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help Control Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent Kidney Stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect Against Anemia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce Cancer Risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve Digestive Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is there are some carbs involved, so not ideal on a Keto diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[ChatGPT]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is some evidence to suggest that eating whole lemons can have benefits for the skin. Lemons are a good vitamin C source, an important nutrient for skin health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, which can lead to premature ageing and skin damage. It also plays a role in producing collagen, a protein that gives skin elasticity and firmness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating whole lemons, including the peel, can also provide additional benefits for the skin. The peel contains compounds called flavonoids, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<strong>However, it&#8217;s important to note that eating whole lemons may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with sensitive stomachs or acid reflux. It&#8217;s also important to practice good dental hygiene and rinse your mouth with water after consuming acidic foods like lemons to protect your tooth enamel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, while eating whole lemons may benefit the skin, it should not be considered a substitute for a healthy, balanced diet and a proper skincare routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[\/ChatGPT]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eat them, eat them whole* This is not advice, but my experience with eating lemons. 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