1. Can you eat lemon peel?
People love to drink lemon juice, and many people throw away the lemon peel after juicing,
which is kind of a shame.
The nutrition of lemon peel is much higher than that of lemon juice. Lemon peel is rich in
vitamin A, vitamin C, D-limonene, beta-carotene, citric acid, malic acid, hesperidin, and
minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
D-Limonene is a compound that gives lemons its characteristic aroma, mainly found in the
peel of lemons, which is a natural flavonoid antioxidant.
D-Limonene has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it can effectively
scavenge free radicals, decrease oxidative damage and inflammation, enhance immunity
and resistance, and avoid the risk of various diseases.
In addition, lemon peel is also rich in vitamin C, which can promote the formation of
antibodies, improve the vitality of white blood cells, and strengthen the immune system.
Lemon peel tastes a little bitter. You can drink lemon peel tea. Pay attention to keeping the
water temperature at 50 to 60 degrees, so as not to destroy the nutrients of the lemon peel.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, drink a little lemon peel tea regularly to strengthen the
body's immune system.
