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Lemon and cholesterol-lowering effect
Fruits like lemon compounds have potent effects on the body. A clear example of these properties is its cholesterol lowering effect. Certain active ingredients that make up the lemon act against cholesterol by preventing the onset of cardiovascular disease.

There are certain foods that can have a cholesterol lowering effect, one of these foods is the lemon, fruit rich in natural antioxidants (mainly vitamin C and flavonoids), which provides beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. These data are supported by scientific studies, which found that daily consumption of lemon juice (1ml/kg/día) for 4 weeks significantly reduced both total cholesterol and bad cholesterol in plasma.

In turn it was found that constant consumption of lemon juice increased the HDL cholesterol, an important factor in preventing cardiovascular disease. From these results we can say that the lemon and its juice have anti-cholesterol properties, which not only damages in excess of the arteries but also harms the quality of life of the sufferer.

The benefits of lemon

After our chapter on the benefits of baking soda, now learn the many advantages of lemon. Present in all kitchens, economical, this citrus fruit rich in vitamin C (52 mg per 100 grams), minerals and low in calories (35 calories per 100 grams) is a natural product that has many properties and can be used in all its forms for facials, diet or health. Discover our tips and recipes!

As an adjunct to diet:

Lemon in addition to being low in calories has the advantage of acting as an appetite suppressant and to increase the sugar cravings, which can be very useful in when dieting. To do this, make up a large bottle of water to which you add the juice of a lemon. Drink regularly throughout the day. Lemon also acts as a detoxifies (it helps clean the body) and as burning fat. It also has a power draining (stimulates the digestive system, promotes transit and eliminates). Do not hesitate to squeeze a lemon on your fish, white meats or vegetables. There is even a “lemon diet” that is ultra-trendy right now among Hollywood stars. For more information, read: “The lemon diet, the secrets of a legendary system” Theresa Cheung, LEDUC editions, price: 15 euros. Read the rest of this entry »