Lemon Peel Benefits: Why You Shouldn’t Throw Out That Lemon Peel

The health benefits of lemons and lemon juice are pretty well known. But if you’re like the majority of people, you are probably squeezing out the lemon juice and tossing the left over lemon peel in the trash.

But wait, wait, wait, that lemon peel contains even more nutrients, vitamins, and health benefits than lemon juice.

NUTRIENTS AND HEALTH BENEFITS 

IN LEMON PEELS

Lemon peels contain about 5 to 10 times more vitamins than lemon juice. Yep, that’s what you’ve been wasting!

Lemon peels are also an excellent source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, calcium, folate, and beta-carotene.

Lemon peels improve bone health too. Since lemon peels contain high amounts of calcium and vitamin C, lemon peels have been shown to aid in preventing osteoporosis, inflammatory polyarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Don’t forget all the fiber you will get from lemon peels. Just 3.5 oz. of lemon peels contains 10.6 grams of fiber.

LEMON PEELS REDUCE OXIDATIVE STRESS

We all want to reduce our levels of oxidative stress. Lemon peels contain citrus bioflavonoids which are very powerful at reducing your levels of oxidative stress. Lemon peels also aid in eradicating toxic elements in the body and removing carcinogenic elements.

LEMON PEELS HELP FIGHT CANCER

Lemons have been used to prevent and treat cancer. Lemons are anti-microbial and ward off bacterial infections and fungi.

When lemon peels are consumed, they have been shown to prevent various types of cancers, including skin cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer.

A study found that the consumption of lemon peels in tea was beneficial in preventing the development of cancer cells.

Lemons are also very alkalizing. Cancer thrives in an acidic body, making your body alkaline will prevent cancer. Take advantage of the whole lemon and don’t just juice and toss.

Lemon peels contain salvestrol Q40 and limonene, which have been shown to prevent and treat cancer. These components fight against present cancerous cells in the body.

HOW TO EAT A LEMON PEEL

There are a couple different ways you can prepare your lemon peels.

1. Place your lemons in the freezer for a couple of hours. Then take them out and grate them. You can sprinkle the grated lemon peel on your meals or in your water.

2. Grind your lemon peel (without freezing).  Sprinkle the lemon peel pieces on your meals or in your water. Or you could just bite right into one.

Grated lemon peels make a great addition to salads and tea. They add amazing flavor to any meal.

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