5 Ways to Use Lemons That old
adage about "life giving you lemons" is quite unfair to this small,
yellow fruit. Sure, it's sour, but it has all sorts of great uses that you've
probably never heard about. In this health and food article, we'll show you how
to use lemons in 5 great ways. You'll be glad when life gives you lemons, and
you'll know that they're good for more than just clichéd phrases and lemonade! 1. Use
lemons to deodorize your personal space
That
fresh, citrus smell that's popular in commercial cleaners can also be had from
the real, natural stuff. Whether it's pet odors, stuffy odors in a closed
clothes closet, or stinky food odors like seafood, lemon juice can make a great
deodorizer. For wiping down an area, use diluted lemon juice which acts as a
quick, natural deodorizer. For your hands, mix some lemon juice with organic,
raw sugar for an exfoliating and refreshing wash that will leave you smelling
fresh and clean. 2. Use
lemons to kill the common cold.
The cold
virus may be common, but it's not fun at all. Lemons can help you get rid of
that cold! Mix lemon juice with organic honey and stir into a cup of hot water.
Sip it like tea. The lemon can help clear you up, the sugar is an energy
booster, and the vitamin C found in lemon juice is a bonus perk. 3. Use
lemons to polish your fingernails.
Over time,
fingernail polish and fingernail paint can leave your nails looking dull and
lifeless. Lemons can clear and polish your fingernails to make them gleam like
freshly manicured nails. Cut a lemon into wedges and use the wedge to polish
your fingernails. The lemon juice will zap those stains and nail colors to
leave your fingernails bright. 4. Use
lemons to brighten and refresh your skin.
Lemon
juice packs a powerful, antioxidant punch that can fade and bleach liver and
sun spots and tighten your pores to leave your skin looking smooth and younger.
To even out skin tone, dip a cotton ball in freshly squeezed lemon juice and
dab on your trouble spots, often on your cheeks and at the corners of your
eyes. When you do this repeatedly, the acid and antioxidants in the lemon juice
will even your skin tone, help exfoliate your facial skin, and smooth away
blemishes. Be careful not to go into the sun when doing this, as lemon juice
will make your skin more sensitive to UV rays and will undo the hard work
you're putting into your skin! 5. Use
lemon juice to sooth your stomach.
It might seem counterintuitive to drink something sour
to sooth a tummy ache, but lemon juice mixed with cold water can help calm
nausea and upset stomachs. Mmm mmm good! |
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