July 1, 2017 @ 9:06 AM

LEMON JUICE HELPS CLEAN UP HARMFUL CHEMICALS

Most of us know that oranges are a source of vitamin C and so we drink orange juice for breakfast and possibly have more when we have a cold.

But what is the history of the use of citrus fruit for medicine?

In the 16th century Sir James Lancaster introduced the first regular use of lemons and oranges to the sailors on the ships of the East India Company. They were used to help combat scurvy, the major scourge of mariners at that time. The consequences of a lack of vitamin C in the sailor’s diet ie weakness with bleeding gums, loosening of teeth, bad breath and anaemia, was offset by the fruit.

This use of fresh fruits to cure or prevent scurvy was confirmed by others in the 17th and 18th centuries and by Captain James Cook when as a consequence of a report he made in 1804 the British Navy made the daily consumption of lemon juice compulsory.

Well, that’s very good but are there some other healthgiving benefits of which we haven’t previously been aware?

According to a study done by the Yamagata Health agency in Japan, juice from the fresh lemon can keep destructive chemicals from harming our body cells. Dr. Yoshio Kato, stated - "using a special electronic device that measures the level of free radicals, we found that the juice neutralised these dangerous elements completely. Fish that might have been highly cancer-causing was instantly rendered completely safe."

Dr. Kato says anyone can benefit from the power of lemon juice either by squeezing the juice directly on foods, or by making lemonade to drink with meals. The juice must be fresh, he said, to have maximum effect. "You can also take two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice right before your meals, and the liquid will act as a neutraliser, cleaning up harmful chemicals in your stomach," the researcher said.

Dr Kato stated the juice taken along with meals containing smoked foods, salt-cured foods, and food containing preservatives is particularly helpful. He emphasises "Remember, take it at mealtimes, not between or after meals, but just before or while you are eating, otherwise the lemon juice will not do its job."

 

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