(Ocean Robbins) If your vehicle is a lemon, that means it rolled off the assembly line with big problems. “When life gives you lemons” is shorthand for “when things go badly.” In Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, a character suggests that the god Mars’ gift to an unworthy Hector was a lemon. In short, for such a versatile, delicious, and healthy fruit, lemons have gotten pretty rotten press. In this article, I want to redeem the sour little fruit by exploring the many reasons (and ways) to add more lemons to your cooking.
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Californians Turn on Taps Expecting Clean Water and Find Foul Alternative, Officials Smugly Suggest They Add Lemon
(C. Douglas Golden) If you like a splash of lemon in your water, terrific. I find most trendy cafés have replaced the traditional citrus slice with cucumber these days, but you can still get a lemon in your H₂O if you ask for it.
Could Diffusing Lemon Essential Oil Replace Your Xanax Meds? Scientists Say Yes
(Edsel Cook) A Japanese study indicated that the essential oil of lemons and other citrus fruits might relieve stress better than pharmaceutical drugs. It showed that people who smelled yuzu experienced considerable improvements in anger, anxiety, confusion, and depression. The effects appeared as early as 10 minutes after they began inhaling the fragrance of the citrus fruit.
Baking Soda and Lemon Juice: A Great Combo for Skin and Gut Health
(Zoey Sky) People swear by different home remedies for common health complaints. Popular ones include ingredients like baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and lemon juice. But can these remedies effectively address acne or digestive issues?