Short answer
Lemons are among the healthiest foods on the planet. They are not bad for you unless overconsumed.
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Admit it, it’s definitely an acquired taste that many of us love to hate. It’s possible you remember the first time you were exposed to the taste of lemons, it seems to have become a comical tradition among parents to expose their children at an early age to the sour, citrusy juice from this fruit just to see the reaction on their faces.
Not only are lemons considered the opposite of bad for you, they contain phytochemical extracts that have strong antioxidants that work to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
Further, lemons are an exceptional source of the vitamin C, a vital nutrient used to build up the immune system, promote bone strength and deter illness. As the matter of fact, consuming just one lemon will provide you over 100 percent of your daily intake of vitamin C.
Although the health benefits of lemons seem to outweigh any side effects, the only potential drawback in regard to consuming lemons corresponds to their high citric acid content. Some studies have indicated that lemon juice can damage, or even destroy tooth enamel and irritate the stomach lining.
Possible short-term side effects
- heartburn
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frequent urination
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nausea
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vomiting
Possible long-term side effects
Ingredients to be aware of
Benefits
- wrinkle prevention
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digestive aid
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pain reliever
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anti-inflammatory
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great source of potassium
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great source of vitamin c
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great source of pectin fiber
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Written by Healthy Living 35
Published on: 12-29-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016
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