{"product_id":"lemons","title":"Lemons","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnown for adding flavor, freshness, and acidity to drinks and foods, lemons are the most commonly used citrus fruits. Lemons are also used for garnish and flavoring desserts. They can be juiced, cut into wedges, or grated to make lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis versatile fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C. They are naturally low in calories and carbohydrates and available all year long. Lemons are a perfect fruit to keep on hand for salad dressings, seafood recipes, flavoring water, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"lemon-nutrition-facts\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-4\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemon Nutrition Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-5\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe following nutrition information is provided by the USDA for one lemon (without rind) measuring approximately 2 1\/8\" in diameter (58g).\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" data-id=\"#citation-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-8\" class=\"comp theme-explainer mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp expert-content mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalories: \u003c\/strong\u003e17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFat: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodium: \u003c\/strong\u003e1mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbohydrates: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiber: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSugars: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtein: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-10\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-11\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne whole lemon contains 17 calories and just over 5 grams of carbohydrate. The carbs are primarily fiber (1.6 grams) and sugar (1.5 grams). Note that the juice of a whole lemon provides only 0.14 grams of fiber, according to USDA data, but almost the same amount of sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-13\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe glycemic load of a whole lemon is estimated to be 1, making it a low-glycemic food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-16\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-17\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a very small amount of fat in lemons, under 1 gram if you consume the whole fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-20\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-21\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemons are not a good source of protein, providing less than 1 gram per fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-24\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitamins and Minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-25\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, providing over half (30.7mg) of your daily recommended intake. There are also very small amounts of thiamin, vitamin B6, and folate in lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-27\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemons are not a good source of minerals, but they do contain small amounts of calcium, iron, and potassium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"health-benefits\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-29\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-30\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe health benefits of lemons are attributed primarily to the high level of vitamin C that the fruit provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-33\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrevents Deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-34\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemons have been used throughout history to manage vitamin C deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-36\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the late 1700s, the British Navy discovered that scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, could be cured by eating lemons and oranges. Today, scurvy is a rare disease in developed countries, given that it can be prevented with as little as 10mg of vitamin C.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" data-id=\"#citation-3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-39\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImproved Heart Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-40\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudies indicate that a higher intake of vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease and stroke. The National Institutes of Health states that the benefit is likely due to the antioxidant content of lemon which helps to prevent oxidative damage that can lead to cardiovascular disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-42\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut authors of one large review were careful to put their findings into perspective. They concluded that while research suggests that vitamin C deficiency is associated with a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease and that vitamin C may slightly improve endothelial function and lipid profiles in some groups, studies do not provide enough support for the widespread use of vitamin C supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk or mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-45\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSlower Age-Related Decline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-46\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants help to prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress. There is ongoing research about the possible impact that antioxidants can have on the aging process. There is some evidence that they may help improve skin health or even help prevent certain types of diseases associated with aging. So far, however, study results have been mixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-49\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImproved Eye Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-50\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdditionally, researchers are investigating whether a higher intake of vitamin C can help treat or prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts—common causes of vision decline in older adults. So far, study results have been inconsistent but research is ongoing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-53\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetter Immune Function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-54\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitamin C has been shown to play an important role in immune function. And while some people take vitamin C supplements or use lemons to prevent or manage the treatment of the common cold, studies regarding its effectiveness have yielded mixed results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-56\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA few large studies have shown that taking a vitamin C supplement of about 250 mg per day may help certain specific populations reduce the duration of the common colds, but other studies have shown no benefit in the general population.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" data-id=\"#citation-3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003eAlso, it is important to note that studies investigating the relationship between the common cold and vitamin C examine supplements, not lemons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-59\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCancer Prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-60\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAntioxidants, such as those in lemon, are being investigated for their potential impact on cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-62\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccording to the National Cancer Institute, increased levels of antioxidants may be able to prevent the types of free radical damage that have been associated with cancer development. Free radicals are chemicals that can cause cellular damage in the body. Exposure to certain environmental toxins (like cigarette smoke) may increase the free radicals in your body and even cause the body to make more free radicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-64\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut researchers still don't know if antioxidants have the power to combat or prevent cancer. More research needs to be done investigating the impact of antioxidants from food versus antioxidant supplements. For now, there is not enough evidence to know for sure if there is any benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"instafresh","offers":[{"title":"1 pc","offer_id":44521394798849,"sku":"vlm","price":0.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7984\/6657\/files\/Picture1_ccf261ee-3dd3-44ed-9f3b-346901d22a2d.jpg?v=1709393269","url":"https:\/\/worldfoodsmart.com\/products\/lemons","provider":"instafresh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}