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Friday, August 19, 2011

when life gives you lemons ...

squeeze them!
3 years after moving to our home we discovered that we had a lemon tree! Well, more like a lemon bush ... but regardless, it's a plant that grows lemons. At first I thought, "one can eat only so many lemon bars, what will I do with all these lemons?" Silly me.
First of all, there is no limit to the number of lemon bars one can eat!
Secondly, (thanks to the world wide web) I have now educated myself on the health benefits of drinking lemon water. This is a great source filled with all kinds of information. But if you want a quick "what will lemons do for me?" lesson, here are a few facts:
prevent sepsis
treat asthma
help cure a cold or the flu
improve digestions
cleanse your body of impurities
Ah, yes ... the list goes on and on.
My daughter saw Martha Stewart share her morning ritual of drinking a large mug of hot water with the juice of a whole organic lemon. So I thought, "what the heck - if Martha suggests it, I'll try it"
So the moral is:
Lemons, not just for lemon bars anymore.

20 comments:

  1. Farm GirlAugust 19, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    We have a lemon tree too and I miss it when all of the lemons are gone. I do the same thing, I really like fresh lemon in my water. We always have a pitcher of fresh lemon aid in the fridge.
    That is one thing to look forward to when it starts getting cold.

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  2. sarah {on the brightside...}August 19, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    oh, i so love lemons!! how fun it must be to have a lemon tree/bush!! :)

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  3. AAugust 19, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Lucky you :-) Lemons are lovely.

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  4. ErinAugust 19, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    How lovely!

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  5. no spring chickenAugust 19, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Very proper post for this time of year. I don't have a lemon 'bush' but I just happen to have a nice sized bag of lemons in my vegie drawer!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  6. Stephani CochranAugust 19, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I've always thought it would be so great to have a lemon tree! But I've been told they don't grow here! Oh well. I don't know how you connected to my blog, but I'm so glad you stopped by! You have a lovely blog here, and your hair is gorgeous!

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  7. BelleAugust 19, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Lemons are pretty and healthy and I love lemon bars and lemon pies. I know a lemon tree wouldn't grow in Canada- too bad!

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  8. TeresaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    i need to get some lemons, especially if they help healing. my head has a hole it in. in a couple of places. and it's icky looking. (ok, enough of that but you get the picture.) maybe i'll go lemon shopping.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Je partage votre point de vue sur les bienfaits du citron. Le matin, à jeun, boire un verre d'eau citronné est un grand bienfait. Bonne journée!

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  10. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I actually didn't realize there were ANY health benefits to drinking water with lemon juice. I am going to change that to my drink order at restaurants from now on!

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  11. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    But if they were just for lemon bars, that would be totally okay with me! :)

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  12. What I Did TodayAugust 20, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I don't think lemons grow here, but having fresh lemons in your own yard must be lovely! And I think lemon water is awesome - so YUM. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving your super sweet comments!

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  13. ~*~ saskia ~*~August 20, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Water with lemon in the morning, I cannot get myself to trying this. I could drink it after having breakfast and tea, but that is not how it is supposed to be ;)
    Wishing you a sweet Sunday, do enjoy your lemon water glass! I know it is very healthy, had heard of it before xxxx

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  14. JocelynAugust 21, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Oh my goodness....I did not know this.....I am off to find lemons....I certainly could use all the help I can get...along with some yummy lemon bars!!!

    Wishing you a great day!!!

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  15. JamieAugust 21, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    And here I thought they just made the water taste better

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  16. Joann MannixAugust 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Prevents sepsis? As an official hypochondriac, this is good to know.

    Those are some beautiful lemons. You are a lucky girl.

    They are also great in a pitcher of fresh fruit sangria, just in case you were wondering.

    And man, how I love lemon bars. And cookies.

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  17. Sheryl ParsonsAugust 21, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I'm jealous! Wow! Try infusing lemon with fresh mint...we make lemonade with mint water and lemon juice, very refreshing!

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  19. ChelseaAugust 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Oh wow! That's awesome. I had no idea there were so many uses for lemons. I did, however, hear that they are good for alleviating the itch of mosquito bites! Yay for lemons!

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  20. JessAugust 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I love fresh citrus! We have a lime tree and mandarin orange tree. YUM!

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