Visceral fat and fatty liver can be improved by using fresh lemon peel.

Kieu Vu (Synthesized from Ncbi & Researchgate) - Saturday, June 22, 2024 13:00 (GMT+7)

Fresh lemon peel can help improve visceral fat, fatty liver, and blood fat. Photo: Kieu Vu

Visceral fat, fatty liver can be prevented

Lemon peels are packed with nutrients including vitamin C, pectin, calcium, potassium, fiber, alpha hydroxy acids, and flavonoids like limonene. Lemon peels contain bioactive compounds that have several health benefits.

Lemon peel has the effect of reducing blood cholesterol because it is rich in antioxidants, bioflavonoids as well as various essential vitamins and minerals. Lemon peel contains a soluble fiber pectin, which will make people feel full longer. Polyphenol compounds will help control fat effectively and support the reduction of visceral fat. Drinking boiled lemon peel water can prevent fatty liver, fatty blood, cardiovascular diseases, and high blood pressure.

Spice up recipes

Some simple ways to use lemon peels are to take a few slices of lemon peel, boil them, then add a little lemon juice and honey to create a sweet taste to drink. You can make lemon peel jam using the orange peel recipe, paying attention to adding or reducing sweeteners appropriately to your needs.

Because of its clean aroma and high vitamin C content, lemon peels are a popular ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. To use lemon peels as a spice in recipes, they can be frozen.

The way to save the lemon peel is to take the peel (not the bitter pith underneath). Store in a ziplock bag to make it easier to break off the frozen peel.

You can also zest, juice and freeze the lemon by washing the outside of the lemon. Peel off the zest, leaving the white pith, with a knife or a small peeler. Then freeze and use later.

Lemon peel should not be overused, it is best to consult a doctor before using lemon peel if you have a history of health problems such as stomach ulcers.

Source: https://laodong.vn/dinh-duong-am-thuc/mo-noi-tang-gan-nhiem-mo-co-the-cai-thien-nho-cach-dung-vo-chanh-tuoi-1356177.ldo