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How do you suggest cutting it and how long can the citrus pieces be kept?
Lemon is not only a food to consume as juice or in meals in the conventional way. It could also be beneficial if we leave it on the side of the bed when we sleep.
What is suggested -according to various specialized media- is to cut it in the shape of a cross and place it on a plate at the head of our bed, under the pillow or on the night table. You have to do it at night. What comes into play in this case is its virtuous oil.
Better air, better breathing, lower blood pressure, and even insect repellent. Let’s review some of the benefits that we could take advantage of if we sleep with a lemon next to us.
Lemon juice on an empty stomach does not help burn fat.
Improves air quality
They say that this fruit improves air quality due to its virtues as a detoxifier. It makes it seem like we’re lying out in the open.
lowers blood pressure
Lemon also increases blood circulation and inhaling the properties it gives off can be beneficial in this regard.
Improves breathing and relieves stress
This is because it is an antibacterial fruit, which helps to open the airways.
Lemon oil is very important.
It is also said that the smell of citrus relaxes the nervous system and therefore helps to sleep better.
improve concentration
Its properties contribute to improving our concentration, memory and brain activity.
repels insects
And, as if that were not enough, the aroma of lemon is not exactly the favorite of insects: it helps to scare them away at night.
Lemon is an antibacterial fruit, which helps open the respiratory tract. It can be used in teas or coffees. Photo: Shutterstock.
How long can you keep a cut lemon?
The shelf life of cut lemons will depend on how they are stored. In their natural state they will last between 2 to 3 days, but there are techniques that allow you to keep them much longer.
For example, freezing cut lemons will keep them much longer. You can put salt in the pulp to prevent them from drying out, so when they are used they should only be washed to remove the salt.
Isolating them is another method that can help preserve cut lemons for longer. You just have to place the cut part of the lemon on a plate and then cover it with a container (film) that prevents the entry of air.
Sources: Dial chain, Salud180, Ojo
