Lemon peel: What secret properties it hides
It contains nutrients such as vitamins A, B6, C and E, iron, zinc, potassium, fiber and proteins
As we all know, lemons have numerous health benefits due to their vitamin C content, which helps strengthen the immune system and the body's ability to fight infections, as well as promote weight loss.
It also contains substances that help prevent cancer, regulate blood pressure, and are even considered indirectly beneficial for mental health by fighting stress and depression.
The best way to get the most out of lemons and their peels is to freeze them, grate them and eat them. Frozen lemons taste different than lemons stored at room temperature due to differences in acidity levels.
Freezing lemons reduces their acidity, which will only recover when the fruit is thawed.
Lemon peel contains 5 to 10 times more vitamins than lemon juice, so it should definitely be used and not just thrown away. Frozen zest tastes great, just make sure you wash the lemons well before putting them in the freezer!
Lemon peel gives a unique refreshing taste to food and drinks. It tastes great in salads, as a main ingredient in ice cream or as an addition to this delicacy and even goes well with spaghetti.
It is important that the lemon is completely frozen before adding it to food, as frozen peel tastes much better than regular peel. That's why more and more people are using this cooking trick, so try it yourself!
Frozen lemon peel contains essential compounds that strengthen the immune system, normalize cholesterol levels and, according to some studies, contribute to the prevention of the development of cancer cells. It is rich in nutrients such as vitamins A, B6, C and E, iron, zinc, potassium, fiber and proteins.
Since the nutrients are present in a large amount in the lemon peel, it is important to wash it properly in running water and then disinfect it with baking soda or apple cider vinegar.
Wash again under running water and put in the freezer overnight. When frozen, grate the lemons into a glass jar and return the jar to the freezer, then use it as needed: as salad dressing, soups, juices, even in homemade sauces.
According to research, lemon peel shows great potential for removing toxins from the human body, and in some countries such as India, it is used in the food of cancer patients.
Based on their practice, beauticians agree that lemon peel is an excellent scrub that not only removes dead skin, but also supplies it with moisture.