Lemon is a common fruit, rich in vitamin C, calcium, citric acid, and other nutrients, and is very beneficial to the human body. Eating more lemons has the following benefits:
1. Have an appetite.
Although the taste of lemons is sour and slightly bitter, it can't be eaten raw like other fruits, but the peel is rich in aromatic volatile ingredients, which can help to stimulate appetite.
In summer, many people feel tired and lose their appetite after long hours of work or study. Drink a glass of lemon water, the refreshing taste can improve the appetite.
In western food, lemon is used as a seasoning for seafood to remove the fishy odor. Southeast Asian dishes use it directly to highlight its sweet and sour flavor.
2. It can prevent cardiovascular disease.
Lemons are rich in vitamins C and P, which increase blood vessel elasticity and toughness. Can prevent and treat hypertension and myocardial infarction symptoms.
In recent years, studies have found that green lemons contain an insulin-like compound that can lower abnormal blood sugar levels.
3. It has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which acts like a natural antibiotic. With antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, enhance human immunity and other effects. We can drink more lemon water to maintain the body.
4. Delay aging and inhibit pigmentation.
Lemon contains vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and other nutrients, but also rich in organic acids, and citric acid. Lemon is a highly alkaline food, with a strong antioxidant effect, to promote skin metabolism, delay aging, and so on is very effective.
5. Lose weight.
The lemon-soaking water can promote intestinal peristalsis, help the body detoxify, and play a slimming effect.
Lemons have many benefits, but the downside is that lemons taste sour, and taking them directly can lead to an increase in stomach acid.
For peptic ulcer and gastric disease patients have serious adverse reactions, which can lead to diarrhea. When eating lemons, note:
1. Lemons should not be eaten with seafood.
Seafood is very rich in protein and calcium and other nutrients, and lemons are more fruit acid content. If you eat lemon and seafood at the same time, fruit acid in the lemon will make protein coagulate, but also combine with calcium to form substances that are not easy to digest.
Not only reduces the nutritional value of food but also causes gastrointestinal discomfort, so try to avoid eating lemon and seafood together.
2. Lemon and milk should not be taken together.
Milk is also rich in protein and calcium, lemon and milk with food will also affect the stomach and intestinal digestion.
3. Lemons should not be eaten with carrots.
Carrots contain an enzyme called ascorbate yeast, which destroys vitamin C in lemons.
Lemons are a favorite because of their flavor and nutrition, and they are also a good choice for dessert. For example, lemon tart:
Main ingredient
Flour 300g
Sugar 150g
Butter 125g
15 ml of water
Light Cream 170g
Eggs 4pcs
Lemon peel to taste
Lemon Juice 180ml
1. Combine butter and 25g of sugar in a container.
2. Add flour and water, mix well with your hands and knead into a ball.
3. Sheet the dough into a mold and prick holes with a fork.
4. Bake in the oven at 190℃ for 15 minutes.
5. Whisk together the light cream, 125g sugar, eggs, lemon, and lemon juice to incorporate. Pour it into the baked crust.
6. Place the filling molds in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Let cool and sprinkle some granulated sugar over the surface.
