Lemons are excellent for our health: rich in vitamin C, and many other nutrients and antioxidants, they add a unique and distinctive flavor to foods and drinks. In this article, we explain why freezing lemons enhances their benefits and makes them much more versatile.
Peel . This part of the lemon contains about 10 times more vitamins than the juice. By freezing the lemon, you can grate it whole, including the peel, thus using the entire fruit, without waste.
Vitamin C. This important nutrient helps us keep colds and flu at bay by neutralizing free radicals that age us and expose us to disease. One lemon contains about 50 mg of vitamin C, about 90% of the daily requirement.
Collagen . Vitamin C is also essential for the production of collagen, which helps the body form new bone, blood vessels, and tendons, as well as speeding up wound healing.
Versatility . Many people don’t like the taste of lemon. Freezing and grating it makes it easier to use even if you don’t like its flavor. It also gives us the option of using it raw. Cooking lemons loses some of their nutrients.
Ice cubes . Frozen lemon is a smart alternative to plain ice cubes. Not only do they keep your drink cold, they also add flavor.
Cancer . Limonoids, natural compounds found in citrus fruits, help prevent the development of cancer cells. Lemons contain antioxidants and antimicrobial properties that are particularly effective against bacterial infections, fungi, and parasites.
