LEMON JUICE

Traditionally Used For:

Anemia	Arthritis
Blood	Constipation
Gout	Indigestion
Scurvy	Skin Problems
Toxin Elimination	Weight Loss

A Good Source Of:

Bioflavanoids

Vitamin C

Potassium

Freshness Test:

A lemon that has some green on it means it is not fully fresh and has a higher acidity content. Look for lemons with smooth skins as they generally have more juice.

Important:

Citrus fruits, when taken in excess, are known to leech calcium from the body. All citrus fruits add citric acid to the body and so it's a good idea to get some exercise after having a citrus fruit drink.

General:

Some people peel the skin and some don't. If you peel the skin, make sure you leave some of the white membrane on the fruit. The white membrane contains the bioflavanoids. The bioflavanoids help the body absorb and use Vitamin C.

I personally don't peel the skin and I like to combine ¼ to ½ lemon, depending on the size, with a few apples.

Drink immediately after juicing to ensure you get all of the Vitamin C.

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Lemon - Nutritional Analysis:

Nutrient	Units	Value per 100 grams
Proximates
Water	g	87.40
Energy	kcal	20
Energy	kj	84
Protein	g	1.20
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.30
Ash	g	0.40
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	10.70
Fiber, total dietary	g	4.7
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	61
Iron, Fe	mg	0.70
Magnesium, Mg	mg	12
Phosphorus, P	mg	15
Potassium, K	mg	145
Sodium, Na	mg	3
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.10
Copper, Cu	mg	0.260
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	77.0
Thiamin	mg	0.050
Riboflavin	mg	0.040
Niacin	mg	0.200
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.232
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.109
Vitamin B-12	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, IU	IU	30
Retinol	mcg	0
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg_RAE	2