The Power Of Lemon Juice: 7 Ways It Improves Your Health

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Lemon juice is a natural and versatile ingredient that offers numerous health benefits. In my article today, we will explore some of the many benefits of lemon juice. Most people enjoy a squeeze of lemon in their water and while refreshing, that only provides 1-2 mg of vitamin C. Lemons are thought to be a cross between the sour orange and a citron - two fruits brought to Europe from other countries. Here are 7 ways it helps you feel better:

1. Boosts immune system: Lemon juice is a great source of vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system. Vitamin C helps to stimulate the production of more white blood cells to help you fight off infections and diseases.

2. Aids digestion: Lemon juice contains citric acid, which helps to stimulate the production of more digestive juices in your stomach. This can mitigate indigestion, bloating, and other digestive issues which in turn will improve hydration and energy.

3. Hydrates the body: Lemon juice is a natural diuretic, which means that it helps to increase urine production and flush out toxins from the body. Even though it’s a weak effect, it can help you prevent dehydration.

4. Helps to alkalize the body: Alkaline minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium. By alkalizing the body, lemon juice is thought to help prevent the development of acid reflux, heartburn, and other digestive problems. That said, lemon is sometimes a trigger for people with esophagitis and heartburn.

5. Supports weight loss: Lemon juice contains pectin, a type of soluble fiber that can help to reduce appetite and promote feelings of fullness. It can also help to improve metabolism and increase fat burning, making it an effective aid for weight loss. This will directly improve energy.

6. Improves heart health: Lemon juice is a good source of potassium, which is essential for maintaining a healthy heart. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke, and improve energy.

7. Boosts energy levels: Lemon juice has a direct effect on energy levels. It supplies your body with a natural source of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium. These electrolytes can help to replenish energy levels and prevent fatigue.

In addition to these health benefits, there are many other uses for lemon juice. For example, it can be used as a natural household cleaner, a natural skin brightener, and a natural insect repellent.

Overall, lemon juice is a natural and versatile ingredient that offers numerous health benefits and can be used in a variety of different ways. I love to make Agave Lemonade in the summer. That recipe is at my website under the “recipes” tab. Anyway, by incorporating lemon juice into your diet and daily routine, you can enjoy its many benefits and improve your overall health and well-being.

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Township will provide our residents with a larger facility that supports the area’s population growth. Working together, we can provide the very best for our residents and visitors. Our county library system is the largest in the state with 19 branches and two reading centers throughout the county,” Vicari added.

Six bids were received for the work. Newport

Construction Management was the lowest qualified of those received. The project’s architect is Yezzi Associates of Toms River.

The contract cost is $9,488,700. Ocean County has received a grant from the New Jersey State Library Construction Bond in the amount of $4,824,000 toward the project. Vicari said he appreciated the effort to secure the grant from the state Library Construction Bond Act.

“This is a big savings for the county. Our county library staff in concert with the administration worked tirelessly to make certain our funding application would gain the state support needed to be approved,” Vicari said.

The new building will be in a new location, bringing it closer to existing county government services.

The new branch will be a standalone building which will be 65 percent larger than the current building on North Main Street. It will provide educational resources and community spaces, state of the art technologies, public computers and shelving for 40 to 50 percent more books and materials. The building will also include larger areas for children’s programs, an intergenerational space for senior citizens to socialize and enjoy library services, a new teen area, study rooms, maker space for STEAM educational activities, and a sensory space to provide a welcoming environment for people with autism, Alzheimer’s or other sensory processing needs.

Library Commission Chairman Timothy McDonald said, “we all look forward to the day when the new building is completed and our residents can access this new branch. This project has been a priority on our facilities plan for a number of years.”

The new library building will be built on land owned by Ocean County on Route 9 at the Ocean County Southern Service Center location.

As part of the planning of the new facility, the County has already extended a water main to the site and provided drainage. Parking at the site will be reconfigured to meet the needs of all the services sharing the complex.

“We deeply appreciate the work of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, the Stafford Township Mayor and Council, the Library Commission, the state Library Construction Bond, the library staff and the county staff as we all work together to bring the best services and programs to the residents,” Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn said.

“This new building holds an exciting future for all of us at the Ocean County Library,” she added. Its location at the nexus of state roads serving as coastal evacuation routes where it will serve as the community anchor and be built with a full-building generator to provide resiliency in times of natural disasters and emergencies.