Lemons / Limes and your Health

Both of these citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C, along with B vitamins, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, iron, and manganese.

Lemons and Limes are also full of bioflavonoids, which act as powerful antioxidants and regulate enzymes that may promote tumor growth.
The citrus oil limonene has also been shown to help prevent tumor growth.

Terpenes help regulate cholesterol and act as antioxidants, guarding cells against toxic damage.

You are not likely to sit down to a plate of lemons, but every squeeze adds valuable nutrients to vegetables, fruit salads, fish, and beverages.

Many people think that if certain foods are good, a lot is better.
This is not always the case, and high doses of certain food are actually toxic.

Read about the healthy food, research the vitamins and minerals and check with your health care provider if you are unsure about how much to eat and how much may be too much.