Lemons should be a part of every healthy diet, they’re loaded with beneficial nutrients and are good for our overall health. Many of us actually include lemons in their everyday diet but we usually juice them or just eat them when we should in fact freeze them and consume them frozen. Why freeze them you ask? Well because when we freeze lemons we can later use them along with their peel because the highest concentration of important nutrients is actually in the lemon peel.

The biggest mistake we all make with lemons is that we throw away the peel but to get all the benefits from lemons we should consume the whole lemon with its peel because that’s where all the good stuff is. This citrus fruit is rich in vitamins A, C, E and B6 and minerals like potassium, zinc and iron and also contains a good deal of fiber and protein. Moreover, lemons are rich in limonoids and flavonoids, nutrients that make your cells stronger and fight the free radicals in your body, preventing a great number of diseases.

Studies show that the wide array of nutrients this tropical fruits contains can help in the prevention and treatment of different kinds of tumors, lower your risk of diabetes, get your blood sugar and blood pressure under control and even boost weight loss.

They also contain citric acid which can protect you from germs, bacteria and viruses. Lemons can also promote your beauty and whiten your skin, eliminating any dark patches and imperfections. Studies show that lemons have more than 22 compounds with cancer-fighting properties like pectin, limonene, vitamin C and glycosides.

How to freeze lemons and consume them to get the most out of them?

This is the best way to take advantage of all the benefits they have to offer. First wash the lemons thoroughly and dry them with a towel. Place them in a plastic bag and toss them in the freezer. When they’re completely frozen you can start using them, just grate them and add them to your drink, smoothie or sprinkle on top of your favorite salad. They’ll enhance the meal’s flavor and boost its health benefits. Put the rest of the lemons back in the freezer for later use.

Try this trick out and tell us what you think. We guarantee that the results will be amazing. Your drinks and meals will taste better and you’ll flood your body with all kinds of beneficial nutrients and protect your overall health.