Lemons

Lemons from California and Arizona are available all year. These two states produce approximately 95 percent of the U.S. crop. Bright yellow, tart and tangy, lemons are a versatile element of today's healthy diet.

• There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances--notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene--that promote immunity and fight infection.