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Description
"Lemon Juice" is a bright, citrusy liquid freshly squeezed from ripe, naturally grown lemons. It delivers vitamin C, plant acids, and antioxidant compounds that support immune health, digestion, and metabolic function while adding vibrant acidity to recipes. Ideal in salad dressings, marinades, baked goods, and herbal teas, it enhances both flavor and nutrition. Its vibrant acidity and clean profile make lemon juice a refreshing staple across sweet and savory preparations.
Category
Beverages
Lemon Juice
Benefits
Rich in vitamin C: Helps strengthen your immune system and supports skin health with every refreshing sip.
Natural antioxidant boost: Delivers plant compounds that help neutralize free radicals and protect cells.
Aids digestion: Its acidity can help balance stomach pH and stimulate digestive enzymes for smoother digestion.
Brightens recipes effortlessly: Adds zesty flavor to marinades, teas, dressings, and desserts—without extra sugar.
Rich in vitamin C: Helps strengthen your immune system and supports skin health with every refreshing sip.
Natural antioxidant boost: Delivers plant compounds that help neutralize free radicals and protect cells.
Aids digestion: Its acidity can help balance stomach pH and stimulate digestive enzymes for smoother digestion.
Brightens recipes effortlessly: Adds zesty flavor to marinades, teas, dressings, and desserts—without extra sugar.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
0.6 | Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
20 | Low
References
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