Lemon

Health Benefits:

Aids in digestion
Anti inflammatory
Fights acne
Fights free radicals
May reduce cholesterol
May reduce stress
Prevents sinusitis
Provides energy
Relieves allergies

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 fruit; Calories: 17; Fat: .2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 1mg; Carbs: 5g; Fiber:4g; Sugars: 1.4g; Protein: 1g; Potassium: 2%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 51%DV; Calcium: 1%DV; Iron: 2%DV

Did You Know?

• Lemon that is applied to burns can act as a cooling agent and can help to fade scars.
• Applying lemon juice to a toothache can help relieve the pain and lemon juice massaged onto bleeding gums will help stop the bleeding.
• Limoneria grows PINK lemons! And they will ship them right to your door!

Ways to Eat:

Check out our friends at LIMONEIRA for delicious lemon recipes.

• Raw
• In tea
• On berries
• Juiced
• Added to most dishes for a pop of acidity
• In salad dressing
• In baked goods
• Grilled

Farming Trivia:

• Christopher Columbus introduced citrus trees to the island of Haiti in 1493 during his second voyage, by planting the seed of a lemon
• Lemons can be used for whitening teeth, getting rid of dandruff, and brightening hair
• Lemons don't do well in cold weather, but they can be planted and grown indoors during the colder seasons
• With 3,010 acres of lemons throughout California, Limoneira is one of the largest lemon producers in North America.