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Lemon Uses, Nutrition & Most Fascinating Facts!

by aditya abhishek

Researchers believe that lemon originated in north-western India.  Since 700 AD cultivation started  in Iran & Egypt. 

Origin

Vitamin-C & Flavonoids are present in abundance in lemon, hence consuming lemon helps in boosting health & prevent diseases. 

Uses

Drinking lemon water helps in weight loss, relieving depression and even bringing glow on the face. 

From a single lemon you can get 16.8 calories, carbohydtrates, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, Vitamic-C, Vitamin-A, etc.

Nutrition

Lemons are actually a cross between a sour orange and citron. They are different from lime which is usually smaller. 

Facts

India is the largest producer of lemon in the world. It produces around 17% of the total lemons produced in the world. 

Will you gift a lemon to someone, well in the past lemon was rare, hence Kings used to present lemon to each other as a gift. 

The Finger Lime or Lemon 'Caviar' is the world's most costliest lemon. because for a pound you need to pay $150.

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