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4 New Ways to Use Lemons
By Kate Bailey, Delicious Living
Antioxidant-rich lemon adds zest to culinary dishes. Outside of the kitchen, its antiseptic qualities shine. Here are four modern ways to use this versatile fruit.
Lemon juice
Because lemon juice is highly antibacterial and antiseptic, it can help treat acne. Mix 2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice with 1/2 teaspoon rose water. Soak a cotton ball in the mixture and lightly sweep over face (not for sensitive skin). Leave on overnight and wash off in the morning.
Lemon rind
Most citrus fruits are effective insect repellents. Place rinds on a cookie sheet, and dry in an oven heated to 150 degrees for three hours. Gather a cupful of dried rinds into a large piece of cheesecloth, tie with a string, and hang in closets or storage spaces to keep out moths.
Lemon oil
Lemon essential oil’s scent invigorates and refreshes senses. The oil increases circulation, and its vitamin C stimulates collagen, which encourages smoother, more elastic skin. Natural, cold-pressed lemon oil should smell complex, fresh, and aromatic. Always smell a lemon-oil product before purchasing–if it smells harsh, it’s probably not all-natural. Dab on gently.
Preserved lemon
Preserved lemons are simply lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own juice. Chop 2 lemons (rind and all), and mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a few cracks of pepper for an incredible bread dip. Or sprinkle over a nicoise salad.
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add your comment »Lemons have an alkalizing effect on the body.
Acidity is one of the leading causes of bone loss. Add fresh lemon juice to water to help fight off osteoporosis.
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Just love anything LEMON !!!!
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1844 Cough Elixyr ( Found in my great-grandmother's notes):
1 cup molasses, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1 lemon rind, 1/2 small onion
boil Molasses and vinegar until a drop forms a ball in cold water, turn down to med, dice lemon rind, onion, add to mixture, stir well:
The victim, um, Patient, must eat all of this and then go to bed-
This actually does work!
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All excellent ideas. And, of course, there's always lemon pie.
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Thank you for sharing the many uses of lemons! I mostly use them squeezed in my hot teas to soothe my sore throat, and to flavor my water!
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Lemons are an awesome fruit!! I use it in my everyday meals and to flavor tea and water. I have also used it in my hair since I was a teen, I am now 46. As you can tell I love lemons!
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tea lemon and honey great for a cold...:)
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sound good no one can beat the natural nature way
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Here is San Diego,i cry silently at the unused lemons just in my neighborhood..the closer the source the better the fruit is for us.. Lemon juice,cayenne pepper and maple syrup. Anybody remember this wonder cleanser..
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Hi Kate...
Currently I am using lemon Juice because it gives me energy. In summer, I prefer lemon juice compare to other drinks.
green tea
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