Surprising Benefits of Fresh Lemon to Naturally Boost Wellness

Did you know lemon is often used to help with digestion? Lemon is a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and simple sugar. Our family will occasionally sip warm lemon water to improve digestion. Enjoyed as an incredibly versatile citrus fruit with a distinct flavor, lemons also provide a variety of health and wellness benefits. Great for Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells, supports immunity functions, and here are a few other surprising benefits of fresh lemon to naturally boost wellness.

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Surprising Benefits of Fresh Lemon to Naturally Boost Wellness

We have curated a variety ways to integrate lemon into your wellness routine.

Lemon Vinaigrette Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

- ½ Cup Organic Virgin Olive Oil

- 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

- 1 Lemon, Juiced

- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup

- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder

- 1 Pinch Sea Salt and Pepper 

Salad 

 - ½ Cup Kidney Beans

- ¾ Cup Cooked Quinoa

- ½ Cup Sweet Bell Pepper

- 1 Cup Spinach

- 2 Tbsp Hemp Seeds

Instructions

- Combine all vinaigrette dressing ingredients into mason jar. 

- Whisk or shake (covered mason jar) ingredients until mixed thoroughly.

 

- Add kidney beans, quinoa, veggies, lettuce, and hemp seeds to vinaigrette dressing in mason jar.

- Shake well to blend together ingredients. Enjoy!

 

Lemon Boost Smoothie

 

Ingredients

- 1 Cucumber

- 1 Cup Spinach

- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

- 1 Apple

- 1 Cup Water 

- 1 Cup Ice

- 1 Serving Plant-Based Protein Powder

Instructions

- Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender. 

- Blend together and enjoy.

 

 Lemon-Seasoned Grilled Veggies

Adding a splash of fresh lemon with a dash of sea salt are a tasty combination to bring out the natural flavors of grilled veggies. You can also use lemons to clean your grill.

Lemon-Infused Water

When we are out enjoying a day out in nature while hiking, at a picnic, or busy at home in the backyard, lemon water is a refreshing choice for hydration. Fresh cucumber or mint are flavorful add-in options.

Lemon Water Yoga Mat Cleaner

 

Ingredients

- 3 Cups Water

- 1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions

- Combine ingredients and shake together in spray bottle. 

- Spray surface and wipe with clean towel.

- Set aside to allow to air dry.

Hair Highlights

Spritzing lemon juice and water into your hair is a natural way to lighten your hair.

Ant Repellent

Add 1 cup of lemon juice and 1 cup of water into an empty spray bottle to use in areas ants ants are problematic.

Weeds Remover

Add 5 cups of lemon juice and two cups of water to a spray bottle. Spritz daily for a few days to shrive weeds without harmful chemicals. 

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