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Thoughtful Thursday Lemon Love: Unleashing the Power of a Citrus Superstar

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Lemons are a versatile fruit that offer a myriad of benefits and uses beyond their tangy flavor. Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and various nutrients, lemons are a powerful addition to your daily routine.

I grew up with a lemon tree in the backyard, and my mom was very creative in using lemons in tasty recipes I loved making them one of my favorite fruits.

From boosting health to enhancing flavors and even household cleaning, lemons are an incredible multitasker. Let’s dive into the many ways you can benefit from this citrus superstar:

Health Benefits:

  1. Boosts Immune System: The high vitamin C content in lemons helps strengthen your immune system, warding off colds and infections.
  2. Aids Digestion: Lemon water can stimulate healthy digestion by encouraging the production of bile and improving liver function.
  3. Promotes Hydration: Adding lemon to your water can make it more flavorful, encouraging you to drink more and stay hydrated.
  4. Improves Skin Health: The antioxidants in lemons help fight free radicals, promoting clear and glowing skin.

Culinary Uses:

  1. Flavor Enhancer: Lemons add a burst of flavor to both savory and sweet dishes, from salads and marinades to desserts and beverages.
  2. Preservative: The acidity of lemons makes them a natural preservative, perfect for preventing the browning of fruits and vegetables.
  3. Baking: Lemon zest and juice are common ingredients in baking, adding a fresh and zesty flavor to cakes, cookies, and breads.

Household Uses:

  1. Natural Cleaner: Lemons have antibacterial and antiseptic properties, making them an effective natural cleaner for cutting boards, countertops, and appliances.
  2. Deodorizer: Lemon’s fresh scent can neutralize odors, making it a great choice for freshening up your kitchen, fridge, and garbage disposal.
  3. Polish: Lemon juice mixed with baking soda can create a paste that effectively polishes metal surfaces, leaving them shiny and clean.

Incorporating lemons into your daily routine can boost your health, enhance your meals, and freshen up your home. With their numerous benefits and versatile uses, lemons truly are a remarkable fruit.

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Thoughtful Thursday WFPB

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As most of you know I started eating vegan due to health issues. But in the last several years companies have created many plant based products including cheese which actually tastes pretty good. So I fell into the trap of time constraints and plain old convenience.

My body started to develop aches and pains. It wasn’t anything major but it was also different than before I went vegan. I didn’t pay much mind to it but a month before we went on our holiday vacation I decided to go Whole Foods Plant Based (WFPB).

You may be asking why I did this when I’m already vegan. Here’s the scoop, a soda and bag of potato chips is vegan but is it healthy for you? The obvious answer is no because it’s highly processed, contains lots of sugar, salt and other things you can’t pronounce.

Whole Foods Plant Based (WFPB) is just that. You’re eating fruits and veggies that aren’t processed. So no plant based products made in a manufacturing plant. You buy your produce, prepare it and then eat it – plain and simple just as God intended.

Every morning when I’d wake up I would lay in bed assessing the daily aches and pains. It took about 3 weeks and I woke up one morning assessing the discomfort and to my surprise there was absolutely nothing! I felt perfectly fine. I continued to lay there because there had to be something. But nope, there was nothing. I was amazed that eating processed foods caused so much inflammation resulting in pain that I felt throughout my body especially my joints. Plus I dropped weight, my energy went through the roof and I felt like I turned the clock back 30 years!

What I learned from this is you don’t necessarily need to eat plant based foods but definitely eat whole foods. If you want to feel good, have more energy, lose weight reduce or completely eliminate the processed foods from your diet. You may be surprised at how great you can feel!

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“It’s not about eating healthy to lose weight. It’s about eating healthy to feel good.” ~Demi Lovato

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