Recently I came across a large bag of lemons at the Harris Teeter where I shop. (2.97 for the bag) which is a rare find. Lemons don't really keep fresh for a long time, so that is why I made lemonade.Perfect Lemonade
6 Large lemons
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 cups cold water
Make a syrup by mixing the 3/4 sugar with 1 cup very hot water. Allow this to cool some.
Squeeze the lemon juice.
In a pitcher mix the lemon juice with the sugar syrup.
Add 4 cups of cold water. If desired cut some lemon or lime thin slices and add to the lemonade.
Serve with crushed ice.
I read a little about some benefits and facts about Lemons.
1. Lemon juice should never be ingested by itself as it can damage the teeth enamel.
2. It is an excellent body cleanser: Mix lemon juice with cold water and add a little honey. Take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.
3. It will help get rid of any intestinal worms.
4. It is a diuretic which means it helps maintain the kidney and bladder function.
5. Lemons contain vitamin A and natural vitamin C.
6. It contains more potassium than apples or grapes which is beneficial for the heart.
I'm sure there are lots more reasons to make lemons part of your diet.
Powerful little fruit, isn't it?
2 comments:
I think lemons are one of the most beautiful fruits! Yes, I'd love your photo link! We ate the watermelon so now I shall fill the ladybug clad cozy with something else! Oh, for that particular Victoria Sponge I mixed up 2 cups self-rising flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups butter and 1 egg. Whip, whip, whip. Bake in two round cake pans at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. (grease and flour the pans)
Hello Aura... and thank you so much for visiting me at my blog!... yours is beautiful. I enjoyed your post about lemons and lemonade too... I recently had my FOURTH kidney stone!... and the doctor told me to drink lots of lemonade (which I love!)... something in it can possibly help prevent more stones!... going to look at your older posts now... xoxo Julie Marie
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