Lemon (नींबू)

Along with vitamin C, lemons are also a rich source of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium etc.

The origin of the word lemon may be Middle Eastern. The word draws from the Old French limon, then Italian limone, from the Arabic laymūn or līmūn, and from the Persian līmūn, a generic term for citrus fruit, which is a cognate of Sanskrit (nimbū, “lime”).

Lemon is one of the most popular and versatile citrus fruit. A rich source of vitamin C, lemon possess immense health benefits ranging from its antibacterial and antiviral properties to its immune boosting abilities.

Benefits of Lemon: 

• As a rich source of vitamin C, lemon juice protects the body from Immune system deficiencies.

• Drinking lemon juice with warm water every morning helps in maintaining the pH balance of the body.

• With its powerful antibacterial properties, lemon juice helps fight infections

• Acts as a detoxifying agent.

• Helps with maintaining digestive health.

• Along with vitamin C, lemons are also a rich source of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium etc.

• Helps fight common cold