The One Fruit I Can't Live Without (and 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Either)

There aren't many foods out there quite as versatile as the lovely lemon. I'm going to share 10 of the reasons I love them. 1. Lemon water Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach is a fantastic habit to get into. Obviously it's hydrating, but the lemon is also a great way to kick start to digestion and also helps support the adrenal glands (think stress) as well as protect the liver. Plus, it's a natural breath freshener. Bonus! (if you're drinking a lot of lemon water, don't forget to rinse with plain water afterwards to protect your enamel from acid erosion). 2. Salad dressings All you need is a little good quality oil (olive, avocado, and flax are great choices) and freshly squeezed lemon juice and you have a super-tasty salad dressing. The general rule of thumb is 3 parts oil to 1 part acid (lemon juice), but you can do half and half too. Once you have the base, have fun with other flavour enhancing goodies like sea salt, mustard, garlic, tahini, onion, fresh herbs...there are so many great combos. 3. Food Flavour Most delicious dishes have a little bit of each flavour going on. You may not even realize it, but if you're making something that's just tasting, well...flat, try squeezing a little lemon in and you'll see how it really just makes the flavour pop...sauces, stews, soups are all great places to start. 4. Lemon/ginger tea This hot, spicy and tart drink is such a tasty treat, but it's also super good for you. I usually make thi...
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