{"id":2158,"date":"2019-11-04T20:02:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T20:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/?p=2158"},"modified":"2019-11-04T20:02:46","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T20:02:46","slug":"health-benefits-lemons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/health-benefits-lemons\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Lemons"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>1. Support Heart Health<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2160 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/heart_health_web_970.jpg\" alt=\"Heart Health\" width=\"970\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/heart_health_web_970.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/heart_health_web_970-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/heart_health_web_970-768x340.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/heart_health_web_970-696x309.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/heart_health_web_970-947x420.jpg 947w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lemons are a good source of vitamin C. One lemon provides about 31 mg of vitamin C, which is 51% of the reference daily intake (RDI). Research shows that eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Help Control Weight<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2163 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale.jpg\" alt=\"Weight Control \" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/>\nLemons are often promoted as a <a href=\"\/nutrition\/20-most-weight-loss-friendly-foods\" class=\"broken_link\">weight loss food<\/a>, and there are a few theories as to why this is. One common theory is that the soluble pectin fiber in them expands in your stomach, helping you feel full for longer.<\/p>\n<p>That said, not many people eat lemons whole. And because lemon juice contains no pectin, lemon juice drinks will not promote fullness in the same way.<\/p>\n<p>Another theory suggests that drinking hot water with lemon will help you <a href=\"\/nutrition\/how-to-lose-weight-as-fast-as-possible\" class=\"broken_link\">lose weight<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, drinking water is known to temporarily increase the number of calories you burn, so it may be the water itself that is helping with weight loss \u2014 not the lemon.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Prevent Kidney Stones<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kidney-health.jpg\" alt=\"Kidney Health\" width=\"630\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kidney-health.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kidney-health-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/nutrition\/kidney-stone-remedies\" class=\"broken_link\">Kidney stones<\/a> are small lumps that form when waste products crystallize and build up in your kidneys. They are quite common, and <a href=\"\/nutrition\/best-foods-for-kidneys\" class=\"broken_link\">people who get them<\/a> often get them repeatedly.<\/p>\n<p>Citric acid may help prevent kidney stones by increasing urine volume and increasing urine pH, creating a less favorable environment for kidney stone formation.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Protect Against Anemia<\/h2>\n<p>Iron deficiency anemia is quite common. It occurs when you don&#8217;t get enough <a href=\"\/nutrition\/11-healthy-iron-rich-foods\" class=\"broken_link\">iron<\/a> from the foods you eat. Lemons contain some iron, but they primarily prevent anemia by improving your absorption of iron from plant foods.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Reduce Cancer Risk<\/h2>\n<p>A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help prevent some cancers.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Improve Digestive Health<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2165 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth.jpg\" alt=\"Improve Digestive Health\" width=\"2120\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth.jpg 2120w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.creationiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/digestivehealth-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\" \/><br \/>\nLemons are made up of about 10% carbs, mostly in the form of <a href=\"\/nutrition\/different-types-of-fiber\" class=\"broken_link\">soluble fiber<\/a> and simple sugars.<\/p>\n<p>The main fiber in lemons is pectin, a form of soluble fiber linked to multiple health benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Soluble fiber can improve gut health and slow the digestion of sugars and starches. These effects may result in <a href=\"\/nutrition\/15-ways-to-lower-blood-sugar\" class=\"broken_link\">reduced blood sugar levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>Lemons contain a high amount of <a href=\"\/nutrition\/vitamin-c-foods\" class=\"broken_link\">vitamin C<\/a>, soluble fiber, and plant compounds that give them a number of health benefits. Lemons may aid weight loss and reduce your risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones, digestive issues, and cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are lemons a <a href=\"\/nutrition\/20-healthiest-fruits\" class=\"broken_link\">very healthy fruit<\/a>, but they also have a distinct, pleasant taste and smell that makes them a great addition to foods and drinks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Support Heart Health Lemons are a good source of vitamin C. One lemon provides about 31 mg of vitamin C, which is 51% of the reference daily intake (RDI). Research shows that eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke. 2. 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