It is said that lemons came to the west from Arab traders in the 12th century. The high vitamin C content made lemons a staple of long sea voyages to protect the sailors from scurvy. The value of lemons added to our daily diet - more than a sliver in a glass of iced tea - boosts our immune system, something we all need in our high-stress culture.
In addition, the peel of the lemon has lots of uses. I came across this graphic by Melissa Breyer at Care2 Healthy Living and thought I'd share it with you!
Add some lemons to your meals today!
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