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We all know this old saying: “When life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade!” But did you know that lemons can be used for much more than just delicious cold drinks? Lemons are not just very tasty, but they are also incredibly healthy. They offer plenty of Vitamin C and their high acidity also helps with many annoying kitchen problems you might be facing.
Highlights
- Lemons are much handier than you might think.
- Thanks to the fruit’s acidic properties, stubborn stains can be eliminated by applying parts of a lemon.
So instead of making lemonade, just use your lemons in the kitchen! Needless to say, lemons are a fantastic tool to boost your immune system with valuable contents of Vitamin C. But you can also make use of the fruit’s high acidity to get rid of annoying stains and even unpleasant odors! Make sure to click on the next page to find out more about this superfruit and read our six incredible lemon hacks!
1. Lemons can protect apples from getting brown
We all know this problem. Shortly after cutting an apple, the fruit turns brown. That’s because the cells of the apple release an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, which reacts with oxygen and in turn makes the apple lose its appetizing fresh look. The good news is, lemons can help you with that. Simply apply some lemon juice to your apples and they won’t turn brown. The secret behind it is the ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) found in the lemons. It prevents oxidation and significantly slows the process of browning.
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