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3 Reasons to Buy Lemons
购买柠檬的3大原因
The Ancient Egyptians believed that drinking lemon juice or eating lemons could protect them from many types of poison. Although several recent studies proved this fact, lemons have other powerful health benefits. They’re fortified with citric acid, magnesium, calcium, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, pectin, and limonene, and have potent immune-boosting, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Lemons provide nutrients essential for your health and good maintenance of your body. Here’s why you should keep loving lemons:
古埃及人认为喝柠檬汁或者吃柠檬可以保护他们免受多种毒药之害。虽然最近有些研究证实了这一事实，但柠檬还能带来其它有用的健康好处。柠檬中含有柠檬酸、镁、钙、生物类黄酮、维生素C、果胶和柠檬烯，并且还含有有效增强免疫力、抗菌和抗病毒的特质。柠檬为身体健康提供了必不可少的营养，并且对身体有很好的保养效果。以下就是为什么你应该一直爱柠檬的原因。
Improve your skin
改善你的皮肤
Thanks to their high antioxidant content, lemons help to protect your skin from the sun and pollution damage, prevent and reduce wrinkles, combat acne and maintain a healthy complexion. Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C that plays a significant role in the production of collagen, providing a skin-rejuvenating effect. Adding lemons to your diet is one of the most effective ways to keep your skin as well as body young and fresh.
由于柠檬的抗氧化含量高，所以它可以使你的皮肤免受太阳和污染的伤害，防止和减少皱纹，治疗痤疮并保持健康的肤色。柠檬含有丰富的维生素C，维生素C 在胶原蛋白的产生中起着十分重要的作用，而胶原蛋白有使皮肤重新焕发活力的效果。将柠檬添加到饮食中是使你的皮肤以及身体保持年轻活力的最有效方法之一。
Keep your teeth clean and healthy
使你的牙齿保持洁净、健康
Lemons are often used in dental care. While lemon juice may be too acidic, lemon water is perfect for your teeth. Add a drop of lemon juice to your toothpaste or use lemon water (without sugar, of course) as a mouthwash to get rid of bad breath instantly. To create a quick homemade mouthwash, mix a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in a glass of warm water. Never rub your teeth with lemon juice. I know many people do it to prevent gum disease and tooth pain, but this method can do more harm than good.
牙医护理中经常用到柠檬。虽然柠檬汁会特别酸，但柠檬水却是使牙齿健康的绝佳选择。在牙膏上滴一滴柠檬汁或把柠檬水（当然不加糖）当作漱口水漱口，就可以立马摆脱口腔异味了。要想快速自制漱口水，在一杯温水中加入一勺新鲜的柠檬汁即可。永远都不要用柠檬汁直接刷牙。我知道很多人都这样做，以防止牙龈疾病和牙痛，但这种做法带来的坏处比好处要多。
Promote weight loss
促进减肥
Lemon juice contains a soluble fiber, pectin that has been shown to promote weight loss. Drinking lemon water (I don’t recommend drinking fresh lemon juice as it is, because it’s highly acidic) in the morning helps to speed up your metabolism, cleanse your body and promote weight loss. It also helps to eliminate waste from your body.
柠檬汁含有一种可溶纤维——果胶，已有证据证明果胶能促进减肥。早晨喝杯柠檬水（实际上我并不建议喝新鲜的柠檬汁，因为含酸量太高了）能够帮助加快新陈代谢，净化身体并促进减肥。而且，它还有助于排出身体中的废物。
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