5 Reasons To Keep Lemon Readily Available In The Kitchen

Nov 13, 2018

There are just certain things that come in handy in a variety of situations that you don't think of until you could use it.

Believe it or not, lemons make the list. It may sound crazy at first, but, remember, this is one of those things you didn't know you needed. Keep reading to learn 5 useful reasons to keep lemons handy in the kitchen.

According to the seminar, Taking It All In: Environmental toxins and your health, conducted at Harvard Medical School, you consume more harmful materials than you probably realize on a daily basis. Aside from some of the less-than-perfect foods out there, you also breathe in toxins every day.

By removing them, you're more capable of not only feeling your best but looking just as great.

Lemon juice features highly effective cleansing properties. According to the article, Lemon: A Versatile Fruit of Multiple Uses by Professor Mahendra Pal, Addis Ababa University, lemon helps to remove toxins from your system. This allows the body to more effectively ward off illness and stay healthy.

If your microwave's anything like mine, after awhile, grime starts to accumulate. If you're anything like me, you probably don't get around to cleaning as often as you probably should. That's because the food is literally cooked onto the surface, and it's no quick task.

• Measure out 3/4 of a cup of water in a bowl
• Cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water
• Place the lemon halves in the water
• Turn on the microwave on high setting for four minutes
• Grimes should come off easily, and tough spots are made easier by simply dipping your rag into the hot lemon water

Although it's as natural as breathing or blinking your eyes, aging is something we try to dodge. While we all inevitably succumb, lemons can help you do so more gracefully. The study, Anti-inflammatory effects of Citrus sinensis L., Citrus paradisi L. and their combinations, examines the anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties of citric juices.

Once food goes down the drain, that's all the attention it gets. Out of sight, out of mind. However, things can get icky in there. If you notice an unpleasant smell coming from your sink, it's hard telling what could be down there!

You obviously don't want to stick your hand in and find out, and you don't have to. Just toss in a few ice cubes, some salt, and a couple lemon peels. Turn on the garbage disposal, and let it do it's magic.

Few things are worse than having to go back to the store in the middle of cooking because you forgot something. Lemon can act as a substitute for many ingredients like vinegar, white wine, powdered zest, and lime.

You probably didn't realize just how versatile lemons really are. Not only are they there when you're in a pinch and run out of something, but you can even use them to benefit your health and keep your house clean.

Lemons stay good for one week at room temperature and up to three weeks in the fridge, so you don't have to go overboard. Keep that in mind as you shop. Aside from lemons, you need for recipes, it's a good idea to keep around five or six refrigerated lemons on hand every three week period.

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