You likely use lemons sparingly. Maybe you squeeze a quarter into your water or use the juice to season chicken. If this is the only citrus action in your life, you are seriously missing out.

Lemon is remarkably salubrious. The yellow fruit contains vitamins C, B6, A and E, as well as copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and phosphorus.

 

 

Continue reading to learn the many (some unexpected!) ways to get more lemon in your life.

1. Clear the air

 

Next time you see not-quite-ripe green lemons at the market, grab them! Slice a lemon into four pieces, and place the fruit on a plate. Surround the citrus in a circle of salt, and place the plate under or next to your bed stand. Doing so will clear your bedroom of any negative energy. The citrus absorbs the negative energy, so it is crucial to toss the lemons immediately the next morning.

2. Increase focus

 

Aromatherapy is a powerful tool. Smelling lemon essential oil can have an energizing and uplifting effect. It can also increase concentration and make you more alert. To be more productive, try diffusing lemon essential oil in your workplace, or even take a whiff of a freshly cut lemon.

3. Brighten nails

 

FIERCE LEAGUE

Few things are worse than weak, brittle nails. Unfortunately, exposure to chemicals and the elements can corrode and discolor nails. This is why Livestrong recommends applying homemade nail strengthener made from 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon to the nail bed and underside of each nail.

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