Lemon Drop Drink
Lemon Drop Drink is not only a tangy and refreshing drink but lemon is also a very healthy fruit. Lemon Drop Drink is also sold as bottled drink and is called lemonade. It is very widely used in Asian Countries and especially so in India. Majority of the homes will have a jar full of lemon juice, or as is traditionally called Limbo Pani – which means Lime Water, and keep it to be consumed by the family when they return home after a hot summer’s day, as it really is cooling and refreshing and also helps to fight the heat and sun strokes.
Just squeeze a lime or two in a large jug of water and ice. Add some Mint leaves. Salt and Sugar to taste if so desired.
Lemon also has many medicinal properties. It can successfully fight cold as it has vitamin ‘C’. Mixed with warm water and honey it can also cure sore throat. Some believe in having lemon drops in lipid water early morning on an empty stomach as it helps fight and disintegrate the fat in the body – this can further help in weight reduction.
Lemon when consumed creates an alkaline effect. It is the presence of salt content that has this alkaline effect on one’s body though it is an acidic fruit. Same goes with watermelon. Even this fruit has the same alkaline effect on one’s body.
The Lemon Drops of the Lemon Drop Drink is also used as a bleaching agent. It is difficult to affirm 100 percent that lemon does have an alkaline nature. Fresh Lemon Drops is definitely healthy than lemon flavors and artificial flavors used in Lemonades. The fresh lime contains Vitamin B6, B2, B3, B1, C and A
The Chemical composition of Lemon Juice consists of
Water
Carbohydrates – Sugars, Acids
Proteins
Fatty Acids
Beta – Carotein
Flavonoids
Vitamin
Water – Lemon Juice content is 90% water. Water is nothing but the solvent.
Sugars – Sugar is quickly absorbed in the blood and is converted into insulin. It can be Glycemic. It is not healthy if consumed in quantity but is ok in small quantity. Lemon Drop Drinks don’t actually require sugar.
Acids – Different acids make small quantity of carbohydrate. Other organic acids are also present e.g. citric acid.
Proteins – Lemon drops contains different enzymes. These enzymes (proteins) play an important role in our digestion.
Fatty Acids – May be hard to believe but Citrus has large number of lipids especially triglycerides.
Beta – Carotein This give the lemon Drink its color.
Flavonoids – These can deal with viruses, allergens and carcinogens. It is anti allergic, anti microbial, anti cancer activities and anti inflammatory. They are also known for fighting blood clots, varicose veins and thrombosis.
LEMONDRINKRECIPE
Make lemon juice of 5 lemons.
Add sugar 4/5 table spoons of water. You can also use less.
Dissolve Sugar over the fire, stirring frequently
Cool and serve
It is a good idea to grow Lemon Trees in your garden. It also adds beauty to your garden as it has a decorative appearance while it bears the Lemons. Use your garden lemons on your salads as it gives it better edge than vinegar, nicer and also balsamic vinegar. It bears months for many months of the year and emits a divine fragrance in the garden.
So enjoy the Lemon fruit as well as the Lemon Drop Drink made of the lemon which is just a few yards away in your garden.