Lemons

Lemons One medium lemon has 18 calories (approximately), no fat or cholesterol, minimal sodium and supplies a huge amount of vitamin c. 95% of the fresh lemons produced in the US are grown in California and Arizona. Always use non-reactive cookware when working with recipes using lemons or lemon juice. Lemons are essential in promoting the absorption of calcium and iron from natural foods.

Limonene - an essential oil from lemons - is used as a therapy for cramps, inflammations, and gout and arthritis pain because it stimulates the healthy flow of lymph fluids.

Lemons are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, and as they are packaged in a durable skin, this tart fruit transports easily by truck, rail or sea vessel.

Called the "golden apple", the lemon flavors and preserves food, heals and soothes the skin, and provides a delicious beverage on a hot summer day, or cold winter evening! Lemons have been traded for fine cloths, precious metals and artifacts, and have traveled in the company of figs and other material treasures from far Western routes.

Lemon tarts, lemon pies, lemonade, lemon accent in many dishes, a necessity for fresh avocados, a splash as a dressing on your favorite spinach or lettuce salad!